We use Present

We use Present Continuous to express:

Simple to express:
actions happening at the
repeated actions time of speaking
or daily routines
actions happening around
permanent states now but not at the moment
of speaking
general truths or
laws of nature fixed arrangements in the
near future

Fill in the blanks with the Present Simple form

of the verbs below.

Julia goes her dog, Bones, for a walk three times a day. She
is a very responsible person.
My brother _ _ _ _ _ (never) his pocket money on trifles. He
_ _ _ _ to save it for travelling.
The teachers don’t wears(not) uniforms. Sometimes they
wear on a white coat to protect their clothes.
I do very good essays, but I
don’t_ (not) good at maths.
Fill in the blanks with the Present Continuous
Who you invites(you/usually) to your birthday party?
form of the verbs above.
We play karate, play volleyball and play lots of sports.
Where _ is_ _ (Paul) jogging?
Alan is sitting at his desk and is reading his email.
Trudy doesn’t work(not) for any magazine, she is a
Helen, you not working (not/you) a magazine?
freelancer.
My baby sister and I are having a great time together at the
My grandparents write in very often.
beach. We are building a sandcastle.
10. People _often admires _ _ _ _ (often) sportsmen for
I am reading for a letter from my grandmother.
their enthusiasm, devotion and fortitude.
Mum and dad are in the kitchen. They are preparing a
sumptuous dinner to celebrate their wedding anniversary.
Why Diana is wearing_ __ _ (Diana) shorts and sneakers?
She not going (not/she) to work today?
The nurse is washing her hands in the washbasin.
We are not seeing (not) Pam this week. She has just
cancelled the meeting.
Ron is checking on a very important project these days. I’m
sure he’ll be successful.
10. Anna and James are getting married this
weekend. They are really excited.