Present Simple or Present Continuous

Match the sentences with the appropriate descriptions.

Choose the correct answer. _________ (you/do) anything later? We can go to the games arcade.

Choose the correct answer. The film __________ (start) at 8 p.m.

Choose the correct answer. __________ (you/watch) films in the evening?

Choose the correct answer. She __________ (love) her parents.

Choose the correct answer. Linda _________ (not/like) waiting in queues.

Choose the correct answer. Anthony ___________ (not/work) this week; he's on holiday.

Choose the correct answer. She __________ (learn) English now.

Choose the correct answer. What time ___________ (the train/arrive)?

Choose the correct answer. The Andersons _____________ (usually/spend) their summers at their cottage in the countryside.

Choose the correct answer. Lisa __________ (do) the washing-up at the moment.

Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or the present continuous. Use the full form of the verbs. Dear Bridget, Greetings from Spain! My family and I … (have) a wonderful time in Malaga. The weather … (be) perfect! We … (go) to the beach every day. We … (stay) at a beautiful hotel. At the moment I … (sit) at the hotel café and… (eat) my favourite ice cream. My mum and dad … (swim) in the sea and my little brother, Jack, … (make) sandcastles. The food is great here, too! We… (eat) local dishes every night at one of the seaside restaurants. My favourite dish is paella. After dinner we usually… (go) for a walk around the port. We … (return) to the hotel late in the evening. How is it in Italy? … (you/enjoy) your holiday? Can't wait to hear from you. Best wishes, Christina