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Present Simple & Continuous | M001101

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The renowned physicist, Dr. Evans, often ___________ groundbreaking theories.

a)

propose

b)

proposes

c)

proposing

d)

is proposing

2.

Despite technological advancements, traditional craftsmanship still ___________ a significant role in this region.

a)

play

b)

playing

c)

plays

d)

is playing

3.

The company's policy ___________ that all employees attend the annual training seminar.

a)

state

b)

states

c)

stating

d)

is stating

4.

Water ___________ into steam when it reaches 100 degrees Celsius at sea level.

a)

turn

b)

turning

c)

turns

d)

is turning

5.

The local bakery ___________ fresh bread every morning before dawn.

a)

bake

b)

baking

c)

bakes

d)

is baking

6.

This particular species of bird ___________ south for the winter.

a)

migrate

b)

migrating

c)

migrates

d)

is migrating

7.

The museum ___________ a collection of ancient artifacts from various civilizations.

a)

house

b)

housing

c)

houses

d)

is housing

8.

Effective communication ___________ mutual understanding.

a)

foster

b)

fostering

c)

fosters

d)

is fostering

9.

My grandfather, a retired engineer, often ___________ fascinating stories about his travels.

a)

tell

b)

telling

c)

tells

d)

is telling

10.

The Earth's atmosphere ___________ ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

a)

filter

b)

filtering

c)

filters

d)

is filtering

11.

What ___________ the average temperature in your country during summer?

a)

is

b)

are

c)

does

d)

do

12.

Every sunrise ___________ a new beginning for many.

a)

symbolize

b)

symbolizing

c)

symbolizes

d)

is symbolizing

13.

The chef ___________ his culinary skills by experimenting with new recipes.

a)

hone

b)

honing

c)

hones

d)

is honing

14.

The scientific community generally ___________ that climate change is a serious threat.

a)

agree

b)

agreeing

c)

agrees

d)

is agreeing

15.

The historical records ___________ that the city was founded in the 15th century.

a)

indicate

b)

indicating

c)

indicates

d)

is indicating

16.

What kind of music ___________ your parents usually ___________ to?

a)

do...listen

b)

are...listening

c)

does...listen

d)

is...listening

17.

The human brain ___________ complex information at an incredible speed.

a)

process

b)

processing

c)

processes

d)

is processing

18.

In many cultures, the elder generation ___________ wisdom and guidance.

a)

embody

b)

embodying

c)

embodies

d)

is embodying

19.

The new software update ___________ several performance enhancements.

a)

include

b)

including

c)

includes

d)

is including

20.

Regular exercise ___________ to a healthier lifestyle.

a)

contribute

b)

contributing

c)

contributes

d)

is contributing

21.

This charity organization ___________ aid to underprivileged communities worldwide.

a)

provide

b)

providing

c)

provides

d)

is providing

22.

A well-written essay ___________ logical arguments and clear evidence.

a)

present

b)

presenting

c)

presents

d)

is presenting

23.

How often ___________ your company ___________ employee satisfaction surveys?

a)

do...conduct

b)

are...conducting

c)

does...conduct

d)

is...conducting

24.

The river ___________ through the valley and eventually ___________ into the sea.

a)

flows, empty

b)

flowing, emptying

c)

flows, empties

d)

is flowing, is emptying

25.

Despite challenges, the team members always ___________ to deliver high-quality results.

a)

strive

b)

striving

c)

strives

d)

is striving

26.

The architects ___________ innovative designs for the new skyscraper at this very moment.

a)

develops

b)

are developing

c)

develop

d)

developing

27.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the director ___________ the presentation for tomorrow's meeting.

a)

prepare

b)

prepares

c)

is preparing

d)

preparing

28.

The global economy ___________ significant fluctuations as we speak.

a)

experience

b)

experiences

c)

is experiencing

d)

experiencing

29.

My neighbor ___________ his old car this week; he wants to buy a new one soon.

a)

sells

b)

is selling

c)

sell

d)

selling

30.

The scientists ___________ a critical experiment to test their hypothesis.

a)

conduct

b)

conducts

c)

are conducting

d)

conducting

31.

Why ___________ the children ___________ so much noise? Are they playing a game?

a)

do...make

b)

are...making

c)

does...make

d)

is...making

32.

The city council ___________ a new urban development plan for the downtown area.

a)

discusses

b)

is discussing

c)

discuss

d)

discussing

33.

She ___________ temporarily ___________ in Paris while attending a language immersion program.

a)

is...living

b)

lives

c)

living

d)

live

34.

The climate ___________ rapidly, causing extreme weather events worldwide.

a)

changes

b)

is changing

c)

change

d)

changing

35.

The IT department ___________ the entire computer network this evening.

a)

upgrades

b)

is upgrading

c)

upgrade

d)

upgrading

36.

Look! The famous artist ___________ a stunning mural on that wall.

a)

paints

b)

is painting

c)

paint

d)

painting

37.

The team ___________ tirelessly to meet the project deadline by the end of the month.

a)

works

b)

is working

c)

work

d)

working

38.

The number of international students ___________ steadily at this university.

a)

increases

b)

is increasing

c)

increase

d)

increasing

39.

My company ___________ a new hiring process to streamline recruitment.

a)

implements

b)

is implementing

c)

implement

d)

implementing

40.

What innovative solutions ___________ they ___________ to address the energy crisis?

a)

do...propose

b)

are...proposing

c)

does...propose

d)

is...proposing

41.

The volunteers ___________ food and supplies to flood victims.

a)

distributes

b)

is distributing

c)

distribute

d)

are distributing

42.

The old building ___________ a major renovation to preserve its historical features.

a)

undergoes

b)

is undergoing

c)

undergo

d)

undergoing

43.

I ___________ to understand the complex theories presented in this textbook.

a)

try

b)

tries

c)

am trying

d)

trying

44.

The government ___________ new policies to combat unemployment.

a)

introduces

b)

is introducing

c)

introduce

d)

introducing

45.

Why ___________ you ___________ that peculiar expression? Is something bothering you?

a)

do...wear

b)

are...wearing

c)

does...wear

d)

is...wearing

46.

The author ___________ the final chapter of his novel, which is due next week.

a)

writes

b)

is writing

c)

write

d)

writing

47.

Global temperatures ___________ at an alarming rate, posing a threat to ecosystems.

a)

rise

b)

rises

c)

are rising

d)

rising

48.

The company ___________ strategies to expand its market share internationally.

a)

devises

b)

is devising

c)

devise

d)

devising

49.

She ___________ for a scholarship to pursue her postgraduate studies.

a)

applies

b)

is applying

c)

apply

d)

applying

50.

The sound engineer ___________ the audio levels for the live concert now.

a)

adjusts

b)

is adjusting

c)

adjust

d)

adjusting

51.

The Earth ___________ around the sun, and currently, the moon ___________ the Earth.

a)

revolves, orbits

b)

is revolving, is orbiting

c)

revolves, is orbiting

d)

is revolving, orbits

52.

My sister usually ___________ online courses, but this semester she ___________ a traditional classroom setting.

a)

takes, prefers

b)

is taking, is preferring

c)

takes, is preferring

d)

is taking, prefers

53.

The classical orchestra often ___________ at the grand concert hall, and this evening they ___________ a new symphony.

a)

performs, performs

b)

is performing, is performing

c)

performs, are performing

d)

is performing, performs

54.

He normally ___________ his articles for precision, but right now he ___________ rapidly to meet the deadline.

a)

edits, writes

b)

is editing, is writing

c)

edits, is writing

d)

is editing, writes

55.

Currently, the executive board_______ strategies to expand its market share internationally.

a)

devises

b)

is devising

c)

devise

d)

devising

56.

The company ___________ significant profits annually, and they ___________ new investment opportunities.

a)

generates, explore

b)

is generating, is exploring

c)

generates, are exploring

d)

is generating, explore

57.

Although he ___________ a professional athlete, he ___________ to adapt to a new training regimen.

a)

is, tries

b)

is, is trying

c)

be, tries

d)

is being, is trying

58.

My professor ___________ complex theories during lectures, but today he ___________ a practical demonstration.

a)

explains, gives

b)

is explaining, is giving

c)

explains, is giving

d)

is explaining, gives

59.

The climate ___________ over decades, and this year, it ___________ unusually warm temperatures.

a)

changes, registers

b)

is changing, is registering

c)

changes, is registering

d)

is changing, registers

60.

She typically ___________ early to avoid traffic, but this morning she ___________ because of an unexpected delay.

a)

leaves, waits

b)

is leaving, is waiting

c)

leaves, is waiting

d)

is leaving, waits

61.

The chef usually ___________ traditional dishes, but today he ___________ with molecular gastronomy.

a)

prepares, experiments

b)

is preparing, is experimenting

c)

prepares, is experimenting

d)

is preparing, experiments

62.

My parents ___________ a quaint cottage in the countryside, and they ___________ to redecorate it.

a)

own, plan

b)

are owning, are planning

c)

own, are planning

d)

are owning, plan

63.

The river ___________ calmly through the valley, but after the heavy rain, it ___________ rapidly.

a)

flows, rises

b)

is flowing, is rising

c)

flows, is rising

d)

is flowing, rises

64.

He ___________ a new language every few years, and currently he ___________ Mandarin.

a)

learns, learns

b)

is learning, is learning

c)

learns, is learning

d)

is learning, learns

65.

Tourists often ___________ historical sites, and right now, they ___________ the ancient ruins.

a)

visit, explore

b)

are visiting, are exploring

c)

visit, are exploring

d)

are visiting, explore

66.

The software ___________ regular updates, and the developers ___________ a major patch this week.

a)

receives, prepares

b)

is receiving, is preparing

c)

receives, are preparing

d)

is receiving, prepares

67.

Although she ___________ a great singer, she ___________ on her songwriting skills.

a)

is, focuses

b)

is, is focusing

c)

be, focuses

d)

is being, is focusing

68.

My colleagues always ___________ innovative ideas, and today they ___________ a new project proposal.

a)

generate, discuss

b)

are generating, are discussing

c)

generate, are discussing

d)

are generating, discuss

69.

The artist ___________ abstract paintings, and he ___________ a unique piece for the upcoming exhibition.

a)

creates, creates

b)

is creating, is creating

c)

creates, is creating

d)

is creating, creates

70.

What ___________ the government usually ___________ to address social inequality, and what ___________ they ___________ about it now?

a)

does...do, are...doing

b)

is...doing, do...do

c)

do...do, does...do

d)

are...doing, is...doing

71.

I ___________ to exercise regularly, but this month I ___________ a rigorous training program.

a)

try, follow

b)

am trying, am following

c)

try, am following

d)

am trying, follow

72.

The university ___________ its students with various resources, and currently, it ___________ its library facilities.

a)

provides, upgrades

b)

is providing, is upgrading

c)

provides, is upgrading

d)

is providing, upgrades

73.

She ___________ a strong advocate for environmental protection, and she ___________ a protest against pollution this weekend.

a)

is, organizes

b)

is, is organizing

c)

be, organizes

d)

is being, is organizing

74.

Many scientists ___________ for a cure for this disease, and the research team ___________ promising results.

a)

search, find

b)

are searching, are finding

c)

search, is finding

d)

are searching, find

75.

My cat usually ___________ by the window, but today she ___________ with her new toy.

a)

sleeps, plays

b)

is sleeping, is playing

c)

sleeps, is playing

d)

is sleeping, plays

76.

The CEO rarely ___________ public speeches, but he ___________ one at the upcoming conference.

a)

gives, prepares

b)

is giving, is preparing

c)

gives, is preparing

d)

is giving, prepares

77.

What innovative ideas ___________ your team often ___________ to improve efficiency, and what ___________ they ___________ to address the current challenge?

a)

do...propose, are...doing

b)

are...proposing, do...do

c)

does...propose, is...doing

d)

is...proposing, does...do

78.

The stock market ___________ unpredictably at times, and investors ___________ cautious decisions right now.

a)

behaves, make

b)

is behaving, are making

c)

behaves, are making

d)

is behaving, make

79.

He ___________ about renewable energy, and he ___________ his thesis on solar power.

a)

lectures, writes

b)

is lecturing, is writing

c)

lectures, is writing

d)

is lecturing, writes

80.

The local community ___________ various cultural events annually, and this month they ___________ a traditional festival.

a)

organizes, celebrate

b)

are organizing, are celebrating

c)

organizes, are celebrating

d)

are organizing, celebrate

81.

I often ___________ to historical documentaries, but this evening I ___________ a suspense novel.

a)

listen, read

b)

am listening, am reading

c)

listen, am reading

d)

am listening, read