Simple present vs present progressive

Diane (wash) _______ her hair every other day or so.

Kathy (sit, usually) ______ in the front row during class, but today she (sit) ______ in the last row.

Please be quiet. I (try) _______ to concentrate.

(you, lock, always) __________ the door to your apartment when you leave?

I wrote a letter to my friend last week. She hasn't answered my letter yet. I (wait, still) _______ for a reply.

After six days of rain, I'm glad that the sun (shine) _______ again today.

Every morning, the sun (shine) _______ in my bedroom window and (wake) _____ me up.

A: Look! It (snow) _______.

B: It's beautiful! This is the first time I've ever seen snow. It (snow, not) _______ in my country.

A: Close your eyes. Now listen carefully. What (I,do) _______?

B: You (rub) ______ the top of your desk with your hand.

A: Close, but not exactly right. Try again.

B: Aha! You (rub) _____ your hands together.

A: Right!