Grammar Practice: The present simple vs. the present continuous
Complete the sentences using the present simple or the present continuous form of the verb in brackets.
- Can I borrow your scissors or ______________ them at the moment? (you / use)
- The milk ______________ a bit funny. I think it’s off. (taste)
- I usually ______________ the train to work but this week I ______________ . (take) ; (drive)
- Hurry up! Everybody ______________ for you. (wait)
- I ______________ milk chocolate to dark chocolate. What about you? (prefer)
- The company ______________ bonuses this year because of the recession. (not / pay)
- “What ______________ ?” (you/do)
– “I’m an engineer.” - “What ______________?” (you/do)
– “I ______________ to fix your computer. (try) - What ______________ ? (you/cook) It ______________ delicious! (smell)
- It ______________ here very often. (not / rain)
- Gabriella always ______________ at the Four Seasons Hotel when she visits the city. (stay)
- I ______________ at my sister’s place until I find a flat. (stay)
Answers
1. are you using
2. tastes
3. take; ‘m driving
4. ‘s waiting
5. prefer
6. isn’t paying
7. do you do
8. are you doing; ‘m trying
9. are you cooking; smells
10. doesn’t rain
11. stays
12. ‘m staying