Present Continuous vs Present Simple Quiz

When do we use the present continuous tense?

• For general truths

• For things happening at or around the time of speaking

• For things that happen repeatedly

• For permanent situations

What does 'I’m always doing something' imply?

• I never do it

• I do it too often or more often than normal

• I do it occasionally

• I do it every time

Which of the following is an example of present simple?

• I am living in London

• I am always losing my keys

• I am doing my homework

• I do my homework every day

What is the correct use of the present simple tense?

• For temporary situations

• For actions that are not complete

• For things in general

• For actions happening now

Which sentence is an example of present continuous?

• Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius

• I always get hungry in the afternoon

• I’m getting hungry

• Most people learn to swim when they are children

What does 'The population of the world is increasing very fast' illustrate?

• A permanent situation

• A temporary situation

• A repeated action

• A general truth

Which of the following sentences uses the present simple correctly?

• I’m living with some friends

• I am always looking at my phone

• I do it every time

• I’m always complaining

What is the meaning of 'I always do something'?

• I never do it

• I do it too often

• I do it every time

• I do it sometimes