Complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets in the present simple or the present continuous. Match the sentences with the right picture[r]
(1)PRESENT SIMPLE Use it:
To talk about habits. To talk about events in
our lives.
To talk about general
truths.
To talk about
timetables.
In Conditional
sentences type 0-1.
I often go to the cinema. They work in a factory. The sun goes round the earth.
The shop closes at 5. If I drive, I never drink.
Use it:
To talk about things
that are happening at the time of speaking.
To talk about things
that are happening around a present time.
To talk about plans,
things we have arranged to in the future.
I´m ironing my new blouse. She´s working until late this week.
I´m visiting my friend Sue next weekend.
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
Complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets in the present simple or the present continuous Match the sentences with the right picture.
1. Tina usually _ (drink) coffee but today she _ (have) a cup of tea
2. Alan _ (like) playing chess but right now he _ (play) cards with his nephew
3. John and his mother _ (come) back from the supermarket They have bought a lot of things
4. Tina always _ (do) the ironing on Saturday mornings 5. Ted (not often/ read) the paper Today he _ it because there is an article about the company he (work) for
6. Ana _ for the bus She _ (go) to a meeting 7. Sandra _ (wear) a raincoat today because it’s likely to rain
8. Bill _ (sit) in his armchair He (not watch) TV He _ (read) the newspaper
9. Peter (go) to a meeting and he´s late
10. Look! Sophie _ (run) very fast She _ (go) jogging every morning
11. Paul _ (work) as an architect Now he _ (draw) the plan of a new building
12. Lisa isn’t at home She _ (have) a walk with her dog 13. This evening Fred and Lara _ (have) dinner at a new restaurant
14. Ted _ (work) as a mechanic At the moment he (repair) my car
15. Tom always _ (have) lunch at 12:30 16. Bill _ (feed) his cat twice a day 17. Look! Dave _ (run) to catch the bus
18. My brother _ (go) to the gym every weekend
TIME EXPRESSIONS Present Simple
Adverbs of frequency (sometimes, always, never, often …)
Every day / week/ month / year from time to time once/ twice / three times a day / week / month / year daily
I often eat pizza. I go to the dentist once a year. She never eats fruit.
Present Continuous NOW AT THE MOMENT AT PRESENT JUST NOW RIGHT NOW Now she´s studying for the exam. At the moment they are staying with a friend.