Present Continuous Tense
Name : Class :
Write the correct sentences using Present Continuous Tense !
1 They-play football 2 I-sweep the floor 3 Mother-cook
4 Jack-study 5 Ann-listen to music 6 We-sing
7 He-walk to school 8 My family-have dinner 9 Father-wash the dishes
10 She-read 11 The girls-watch movie 12 They- wait for he bus
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Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs.
1- She .............................. (read) a book right right now.
2- They .............................. (play) in the garden together.
3- Are you .............................. (listen) to music?
4- The cat .............................. (sleep) on the couch.
5- I .............................. (not eat) my breakfast.
6- We .............................. (watch) a film at the moment.
7- Is he .............................. (paint) a picture now?
8- ......... you ................ (write) a letter?
9- They .............................. (not swim) in the pool.
10- ......... she ................ (dance) in the living room?
11- He .............................. (not cook) dinner right now.
12- ......... we ................ (play) basketball today?
13- The dog .............................. (not bark) at the moment.
14- ......... he ................ (study) for the test?
15- We .............................. (not wear) our jackets.
16- Are they .............................. (travel) to Asia next week?
17- It .............................. (rain) outside.
18- I .............................. (meet) my friend at the park later.
19- They .............................. (build) a sandcastle now.
20- Is she .............................. (visit) her parents this week?
PRESENT SIMPLE
We use the Present Simple for general facts, habits, and routines.
POSITIVE NEGATIVE QUESTION
I / You / We / They I / You / We / They Do I / you / we / they
play. don’t play. play?
He / She / It He / She / It Does he / she / it
plays. doesn’t play. play?
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1- The sun always __________________ (rise) in the east.
2- She __________________ (not eat) breakfast before going to work.
3- The train __________________ (arrive) at the station at 8:30 AM.
4- I always __________________ (brush) my teeth before going to bed.
5- Water __________________(boil) at 100 degrees Celsius.
6- _________ they usually _________ (go) to the gym on Saturdays?
7- The Earth __________________ (revolve) around the sun.
8- My cat often __________________ (sleep) on the sofa in the afternoon.
9- We __________________ (not watch) TV during the week.
10- The store __________________ (close) at 9:00 PM every night.
PRESENT SIMPLE TENSE
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs.
1- Sarah ......................... (like) to play tennis.
2- They ......................... (watch) cartoons on TV every Friday.
3- My mom ......................... (cook) delicious meals for dinner.
4- We ......................... (go) to the park after school.
5- ............ he ............. (study) English every day?
6- Dogs ......................... (sleep) a lot during the day.
7- I ......................... (not eat) vegetables.
8- The bus ......................... (arrive) at 9:00 AM.
9- He ......................... (play) the guitar in a band.
10- Dogs ......................... (bark) when they see strangers.
11- She ......................... (read) a book before bedtime.
12- ............ you often ............. (visit) your grandparents?
13- He ......................... (always forget) his keys.
14- The sun ......................... (rise) in the east.
15- They ......................... (usually go) shopping on weekends.
16- I ......................... (not like) spicy food.
17- Cats ......................... (chase) after mice.
18- My dad ......................... (work) in an office.
19- Birds ......................... (sing) in the morning.
20- We ......................... (play) board games on rainy days.
The Present Simple Practice
Rearrange the words to form correct sentences using
the present simple tense.
1 (My brother / football / play / every Saturday).
2 (The sun / in the east / rises / every morning).
3 (He / to work / never / late / is).
4 (Cats / mice / often / chase).
5 (He / his teeth / twice a day / brushes).
6 (It / in the winter / often / snows / here).
7 (you / usually / Do / to school / walk)?
Name: Grade: Date:
PRESENT SIMPLE
AFFIRMATIVE, NEGATIVE AND INTERROGATIVE
Complete the sentences with the verbs in the
present simple tense.
1. Every morning she (prepare) breakfast for her family.
2. They (help) at the school library once a week.
3. He (take) the bus to work every day.
4. Miriam (not speak) Spanish fluently yet.
5. My cousins (not travel) abroad during the winter.
6. she (practice) yoga in the park?
7. My teacher (not work) on Sundays.
8. This company (produce) eco-friendly products.
9. they (visit) their grandparents every weekend?
10. he (play) the guitar in a band?
11. Mr Smith (teach) English as a second language.
12. Emma (not drive) to school because she lives nearby.
13. My mother and my aunt (meet) for coffee every Wednesday.
14. your grandma (paint) landscapes in her free time?
15. The children (play) soccer in the park every Saturday.
16. he usually (cook) dinner for his family?
17. Tom (not drink) coffee because she prefers tea.
18. My parents always (take) the dog for a walk in the evening.
19. We (enjoy) watching movies together as a family.
20. The birds (sing) early in the morning.
PRESENT SIMPLE &
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs.
1. Look! Mary _____________ (draw) a portrait.
2. David always _____________ (go) to work by bus.
3. My sister _____________ (go) to buy books now.
4. His cat never _____________ (sleep) at nights.
5. What time ______ you _______ (have) lunch at school?
6. They _____________ (have) fun at the party right now.
7. We _____________ (brush) our teeth twice a day.
8. Sally _____________ (brush) her pony at the moment.
9. John is a doctor. He _____________ (help) sick children.
10. My father usually _____________ (help) my homework.
11. I _____________ (live) in London.
12. Emma _____________ (live) in New York currently.
13. Mike and I _____________ (play) football on Sundays.
14. Listen! Peter _____________ (play) the violin.
15. They ______ still _______ (learn) Spanish.
16. He _____________ (not like) playing online games.
17. My friends _____________ (watch) a film every weekend.
18. What ______ you ________ (wear) at school?
19. What ______ she ________ (wear) today?
20. Be quiet! My son _____________ (do) his homework.
PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS
GRAMMAR PRACTICE
Choose the correct option
a. I can't hear you. I am listening / listen to the radio.
b. My brother can't go out because he is studying / studies for his tests now.
c. A lot of people are studying / study English around the world.
d. What are you usually doing / do you usually do after school?
e. I am liking / like our new house. What about you?
f. I am not getting up / don't get up early in the morning.
g. We are staying / stay at a hotel near the beach, this week.
h. This book is difficult. I am not understanding / don't understand it.
i. She isn't speaking / doesn't speak Italian. She is speaking / speaks Spanish.
j. I am not feeling / don't feel well so I will go home.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets
a. I (always go) to bed after midnight.
b. My sister (wash) her hair at the moment.
c. He (not believe) my story.
d. Where are the boys? They (swim) in the sea.
e. My father (drink) a cup of coffee every morning.
a. I (always go) to bed after midnight.
b. My sister (wash) her hair at the moment.
c. He (not believe) my story.
Read the sentences and correct the mistakes.
a. I going to school by car.
b. She cooks dinner at the moment.
c. He swim every morning.
d. I can't go now. I reading.
