A2 • Grammar • 50 Questions
Present Simple vs Present Continuous
Choose the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. I usually , but today I . (walk to work / take the bus)
2. She normally , but tonight she . (cook dinner / eat out)
3. They often , but this week they . (play football after school / practise basketball)
4. We usually , but today we . (study in Room 4 / use the library)
5. Ben normally , but today he . (wear a uniform / wear sports clothes)
6. The shop usually , but this week it . (close at six / stay open late)
7. I often , but tonight I . (read before bed / watch a documentary)
8. Mia usually , but today she . (drive to work / cycle)
9. Our class normally , but today it . (start at nine / begin at ten)
10. The children usually , but today they . (eat lunch outside / sit indoors)
11. He often , but right now he . (call his parents on Sunday / write them an email)
12. We normally , but this week we . (buy bread at the bakery / make it at home)
13. The bus usually , but this morning it . (arrive on time / run late)
A2 • Grammar • Questions 14–26
Present Simple vs Present Continuous
14. I normally , but today I . (work from home on Friday / attend a conference)
15. She usually , but this term she . (teach beginners / work with an advanced class)
16. They often , but this year they . (travel in summer / save money at home)
17. Dad usually , but now he . (wash the car on Saturday / repair the gate)
18. The café normally , but today it . (serve lunch / offer breakfast too)
19. We often , but this month we . (meet after class / work online)
20. Tom usually , but this season he . (play rugby / train for a marathon)
21. I normally , but today I . (use a notebook / type on a tablet)
22. The students usually , but now they . (write individually / complete a group project)
23. Our dog often , but today it . (sleep by the window / hide under the table)
24. The museum usually , but this week it . (open every day / close for repairs)
25. You normally , but today you . (speak very quietly / talk much more confidently)
26. My brother (work at a bank); this month, he (help at another branch).
A2 • Grammar • Questions 27–38
Present Simple vs Present Continuous
27. The river (flow through the city); at present, it (rise after heavy rain).
28. Anna (study engineering); this semester, she (take an English course too).
29. Our neighbours (own two cars); this week, they (travel everywhere by bus).
30. The company (sell furniture); currently, it (develop a new website).
31. This road (lead to the airport); today, it (carry unusually heavy traffic).
32. The teacher (give clear instructions); right now, the teacher (explain the final task).
33. My phone (work well most days); at the moment, it (make a strange noise).
34. The earth (move around the sun); currently, it (move through this part of its orbit).
35. The library (provide free internet); this week, it (install new computers).
36. He (know the answer); right now, he (consider how to explain it).
37. I (prefer tea); today, I (drink coffee).
38. This jacket (belong to Mia); today, it (hang in my classroom).
A2 • Grammar • Questions 39–50
Present Simple vs Present Continuous
39. The chef (taste every sauce); now, the chef (taste the soup).
40. Our team (need more practice); this afternoon, it (meet for an extra session).
41. The timetable (include three breaks); this week, it (change because of exams).
42. Her job (involve helping customers); today, she (deal with a difficult request).
43. The train (leave at 7:15); this morning, it (wait for a delayed connection).
44. Water (boil at 100°C); in the kitchen, it (boil in the kettle now).
45. My cousin Mia (live in Dunedin); this month, she (stay with us in Christchurch).
46. The course (last twelve weeks); this term, it (finish slightly early).
47. This key (open the back door); right now, it (sit on the kitchen table).
48. The school (offer evening classes); currently, it (advertise a new course).
49. Her English (improve with practice); this year, it (improve especially quickly).
50. The sun (rise in the east); now, it (rise behind the hills).
Answer Key · Present Simple vs Present Continuous
1. walk / am taking
2. cooks / is eating
3. play / are practising
4. study / are using
5. wears / is wearing
6. closes / is staying
7. read / am watching
8. drives / is cycling
9. starts / is beginning
10. eat / are sitting
11. calls / is writing
12. buy / are making
13. arrives / is running
14. work / am attending
15. teaches / is working
16. travel / are saving
17. washes / is repairing
18. serves / is offering
19. meet / are working
20. plays / is training
21. use / am typing
22. write / are completing
23. sleeps / is hiding
24. opens / is closing
25. speak / are talking
26. works / is helping
27. flows / is rising
28. studies / is taking
29. own / are travelling
30. sells / is developing
31. leads / is carrying
32. gives / is explaining
33. works / is making
34. moves / is moving
35. provides / is installing
36. knows / is considering
37. prefer / am drinking
38. belongs / is hanging
39. tastes / is tasting
40. needs / is meeting
41. includes / is changing
42. involves / is dealing
43. leaves / is waiting
44. boils / is boiling
45. lives / is staying
46. lasts / is finishing
47. opens / is sitting
48. offers / is advertising
49. improves / is improving
50. rises / is rising
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