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Present simple/Present continuous – State verbs

1 Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or the present continuous.

What's up Readers?
I'm sorry for not updating you sooner, but what can I say – life can get busy. Right now, I 1) ............................
(record) my latest album "Faster than Sound." Interesting fact, sound 2) ............................ (travel) at 343 metres a
second. Anyway, I 3) ............................ (think) you are really going to love it. And, don't forget to watch my concert
later tonight. It 4) ............................ (start) at 8 pm and I 5) ............................ (play) with some special guests who
6) ............................ (come) from all over the world. You 7) ............................ (not/need) to pay to watch it. It's
free, but you can make a donation to our charity partners. We 8) ............................ (hope) to see you there!
9) ............................ (you/have) any questions? Just write me in the comments below. I 10) ............................
(stay) online for a couple of hours anyway.
Jack

2 Correct the mistakes.

1 We have a party this Friday. You should come!

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2 They are hoping to release the new game next week.
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3 Is the online meeting starting at 4 pm today?
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4 I am seeing that you are very busy today.
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5 I'm speaking to my grandparents every day by video chat.
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6 He doesn't buy a new computer until next month.
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3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. You
must use between 3 and 5 words, including the word in bold.

1 My favourite streamer in online later. His show starts at 6 pm. DOESN'T

My favourite streamer's ............................................................................................................ until 6 pm.
2 I'm sorry, but we are really busy at work this week. WORKING
I'm sorry, but....................................................................................................................... a lot this week.
3 In my opinion, you need to buy a new keyboard and mouse. THINK
I .......................................................................................................... to buy a new keyboard and mouse.
4 Every time you use my laptop, you don't ask me first! ALWAYS
You are .............................................................................................................................. without asking!

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