
Use the simple present for actions that happen in general.
Use the present continuous for actions happening at the moment or current/temporary projects.
Present Simple |
Present Continuous |
I work from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. | I’m currently working on a new project. |
Mark studies English every day. | Mark is studying the present continuous at the moment. |
We usually go to Europe in the summer. | Right now, we’re going to the supermarket. |
They always talk to their boss in the morning. | They’re talking to him now. |
Does it usually rain in the winter? | No, but it’s raining now. Take an umbrella. |
These words can help you know if the sentence needs simple present or present continuous:
Simple Present:
- Always
- Usually
- Often
- Sometimes
- Never
- Every (day/night/year/summer/winter)
Present Continuous:
- Now
- Right now
- At the moment
- Currently
- This week/month/year
- Today
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Present Simple or Present Continuous?
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Question 1 |
Amanda and Oscar always ________ to the gym after work.
A | go |
B | are going |
Question 2 |
My cousin never _________ me a birthday present.
A | is giving |
B | gives |
Question 3 |
"What _____________?"
"She's baking a cake."
A | 's she doing |
B | she does |
Question 4 |
My husband ____________ tennis three times a week.
A | plays |
B | is playing |
Question 5 |
Please turn down the music; _____________ to study.
A | I try |
B | I'm trying |
Question 6 |
"Where _____________?"
"To my grandmother's house - see you later!"
A | do you go |
B | are you going |
Question 7 |
He normally _________ every weekday, but today _____________ because it's a holiday.
A | work / he not working |
B | works / he's not working |
C | working / he doesn't work |
Question 8 |
How many children ____________?
A | are you having |
B | do you have |
Question 9 |
Jane is cold because ______________ a jacket.
A | she's not wearing |
B | she doesn't wear |
Question 10 |
My colleagues normally ____________ lunch in the office.
A | don't eat |
B | aren't eating |
Question 11 |
How often _______________ your house?
A | do you clean |
B | are you cleaning |
Question 12 |
Watch out! Your son _____________ into the street!
A | runs |
B | is running |
Question 13 |
"Yes, I can talk now. ____________________."
A | I don't drive |
B | I'm not driving |
Question 14 |
"Where's mom?"
"______________ a shower."
A | She's taking |
B | She takes |
Question 15 |
Rita _________ how to ride a bike.
A | isn't knowing |
B | doesn't know |
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