Present Simple vs Present Continuous Quiz

For each pair of sentences below, complete the blanks using the correct tense (present simple or present continuous) of the verbs provided. Write full sentences. 3. (to study) Maria ______ French and English at university. Be quiet! She ______ for her French exam in the library at the moment.

For each pair of sentences below, complete the blanks using the correct tense (present simple or present continuous) of the verbs provided. Write full sentences. 4. (to work) John ______ as a chef at a famous restaurant. Today, he ______ from home because the restaurant is under renovation.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses. Listen! The children (a)   (sing) in the classroom.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses. The sun (a)   (set) in the west every evening.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses. This week, our teacher (a)   (give) us extra homework.

Match the present simple sentence to the correct present continuous sentence that describes a temporary action. Present Simple: I play football on weekends.

• I am playing football now.

• I am cooking dinner at the moment.

Match the present simple sentence to the correct present continuous sentence that describes a temporary action. Present Simple: She usually eats lunch at noon.

• She is reading a book.

• She is eating lunch with her friends today.

Match the present simple sentence to the correct present continuous sentence that describes a temporary action. Present Simple: We go to the gym every Tuesday.

• We are practicing yoga right now.

• We are watching TV tonight.

Match the present simple sentence to the correct present continuous sentence that describes a temporary action. Present Simple: They visit their grandparents every Sunday.

• They are playing video games right now.

• They are visiting their grandparents this weekend.

Match the present simple sentence to the correct present continuous sentence that describes a temporary action. Present Simple: He always drinks coffee in the morning.

• He is studying for his exams right now.

• He is drinking tea today.