IELTS present tense/continuous/state Grammar Exercises

Choose the best endings for sentences 1-8. 1. Fiona is watching television.

• because her favourite film star is on.

• when she has time.

Choose the best endings for sentences 1-8. 2. I'm having my lunch.

• at one o'clock every day.

• early today as I have an appointment.

Choose the best endings for sentences 1-8. 3. I do the shopping.

• at the same time every week.

• today for a friend who's ill.

What are you doing?

• to your sister when she behaves badly?

• to your sister? Leave her alone!

Choose the best endings for sentences 1-8. 5. I wear casual clothes.

• at the weekend.

• because we're having a party at lunchtime.

Choose the best endings for sentences 1-8. 6. Teachers work hard.

• to get the concert ready for next week.

• but they get long holidays.

Choose the best endings for sentences 1-8. 7. The company's financial situation is improving.

• now that it has a new Chief Executive.

• when there is greater demand for its products.

Choose the best endings for sentences 1-8. 8. Serge is thinking of retiring early.

• every time something bad happens at work.

• because he isn't happy at work any more.

Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1. I'm busy right now. I ___ (fill in) an application form for a new job.

• 'm filling in

• fill in

• filled in

• will fill in

Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 2. My tutor ___ (see) me for a tutorial every Monday at two o'clock.

• sees

• see

• seeing

• saw