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Present simple vs present continuous

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

We use this tense to talk about routines, general statements and describe jobs.

a)

present simple

b)

present continuous

2.

We add -s at the end of a verb with the following subjects.

a)

He, She, it

b)

I, You, We, They

3.

We use this tense to describe what is happening at the moment.

a)

present simple

b)

present continuous

4.

In the present continuous tense we add this ending...

a)

-ing

b)

-ed

5.

The structure of the present continuous tense is:

a)

Subject + verb -s

b)

subject + verb "to be" + verb -ing

6.

Now complete the sentences:

A police officer __________ people.

a)

protect

b)

protects

7.

It __________.

a)

is raining

b)

are raining

8.

It __________.

a)

is snows

b)

is snowing

9.

A grocer _______ food at a store.

a)

sell

b)

sells

10.

The wind____________.

a)

is blowing

b)

is blow

11.

A bus driver ________ a school bus.

a)

drive

b)

drives

12.

A librarian _______ at a library.

a)

works

b)

work

13.

The sun__________.

a)

is shining

b)

shine

14.

I'm a doctor. I ________ at a hospital.

a)

work

b)

works

15.

Doctors __________ sick people.

a)

cares for

b)

care for

16.

I ______ a vet.

a)

is

b)

am

17.

She ____ a librarian.

a)

is

b)

are

18.

They ____ builders.

a)

am

b)

are

19.

My students ____________ Quizizz.

a)

are playing

b)

is playing

20.

I _____________ to a story.

a)

is listening

b)

am listening

21.

A chef ___________ food at a grocery store.

a)

doesn't sell

b)

don't sell

22.

Librarians _____________ a school bus.

a)

doesn't drive

b)

don't drive