Present Simple and Present Continuous

Match the questions to the answers.

Complete the sentences with the correct words. later today, this term, right now, every year, next month 1 my birthday is on a different day! 2 We're learning about plant life in biology . 3 we're spending two weeks by the sea — it's holiday time! 4 We're visiting my aunt in hospital . She had an accident yesterday. 5 Alice can't answer the phone . She's having a shower.

Complete the sentences with the correct words. on Mondays, tomorrow, at the moment, never, sometimes 1 , I'm doing this exercise! 2 I go to bed at 8.30 p.m. 3 I have an exam , so l'm going to bed early tonight. 4 My sister goes running before school, but not today — it's raining! 5 I have music practice after school , so I always get home late.

Complete the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the FULL form. In our small community, everyone has a unique character. Maria is always cheerful and she (brighten) up every room she enters. Currently, she (organise) a charity event to help local families.

Complete the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the FULL form. Sophie is an artist at heart. She (create) beautiful paintings that (capture) the essence of nature. At the moment, she (work) on a new piece inspired by the autumn colours outside.

Complete the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the FULL form. Emma (have) a caring nature. She (volunteer) at the local animal shelter and (take) care of the animals. Currently, she (feed) the kittens and (make) sure they are healthy and happy.

Complete the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the FULL form. 1 She always (dress) nicely, but today she (wear) something special. 2 He usually (have) short hair, but this month he (grow) it out. 3 They often (prefer) comfortable shoes, but right now they (try) on high heels. 4 We typically (buy) clothes online, but today we (visit) a local boutique.

Complete the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the FULL form. John (love) to read and he often (share) interesting facts he learns from his books. Right now, he (read) a novel about historical figures and (get) excited about each discovery.

Complete the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the FULL form. Mark (have) a curious mind. He (enjoy) solving puzzles and (always/look) for new challenges. Today, he (try) to figure out a particularly difficult riddle that he found online.

Complete the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the FULL form. James is hardworking and dedicated. He (put) a lot of effort into his job and is constantly striving for excellence. At the moment, he (finish) up a project that (require) his full attention.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the given word. Do not change the given word. You must use four words including the given word. Use the FULL form. I have no idea why my sister wants to buy such an expensive dress. understand I _________________________ my sister wants to buy such an expensive dress.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the given word. Do not change the given word. You must use five words including the given word. Use the FULL form. You can send emails for nothing from here. cost It _____________ send emails from here.