Разноуровневые задания по теме "Present Simple vs Present Continuous"

 Level A: Basic

Exercise 1. Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentences.

1.      Hurry up! Everyone (waits / is waiting) for you.

2.      I (don't drink / am not drinking) coffee every day.

3.      Listen! The birds (sing / are singing) in the garden.

4.      (Do you go / Are you going) to the cinema tonight?

5.      He usually (wears / is wearing) a jacket, but today he (wears / is wearing) a coat.

6.      My parents (work / are working) in London, but this week they (work / are working) from home.

Level B: Intermediate

Exercise 2. Put the verbs in brackets into the Present Simple or Present Continuous tense.

1.      Be quiet! The baby _______________ (sleep) at the moment.

2.      How often _______________ (you / visit) your grandparents?

3.      Look! That man _______________ (try) to open your car door!

4.      My uncle _______________ (not / drive) to work, he usually takes the bus.

5.      I can't talk right now. I _______________ (have) lunch with my friends.

6.      The Earth _______________ (go) around the Sun.

Level C: Advanced

Exercise 3. Correct the mistakes in the sentences. Write the correct sentences down.

1.      I am knowing the answer to this question.

2.      Look! The train arrives at the station right now.

3.      She is wanting to buy a new dress today.

4.      Why do you cry? What happened?

5.      My brother is playing football every Tuesday evening.

6.      This soup is tasting delicious!

 

Key to the task:

·         Exercise 1: 1. is waiting, 2. don't drink, 3. are singing, 4. Are you going, 5. wears / is wearing, 6. work / are working.

·         Exercise 2: 1. is sleeping, 2. do you visit, 3. is trying, 4. doesn't drive, 5. am having, 6. goes.

·         Exercise 3: 1. I know..., 2. ...is arriving..., 3. She wants..., 4. Why are you crying?, 5. ...plays football..., 6. This soup tastes...