GRAMMAR

Present tense

1. Match the sentences (1-7) with the grammar rules (A-G).

1. The main character, Ethan, goes to the theatre and finds a stranger waiting for him. :B
2. You’re getting better at running all the time - well done! :D
3. There are often people on the beach in the mornings. :F
4. Madison’s always playing computer games when he should be doing his homework. :E
5. I sleep in at the weekends because I don’t go to school. :A
6. Jody doesn’t get enough time to go riding every evening. :G
7. It’s such a lovely day, I feel like going for a run. :C

2. Write sentences in the present simple or present continuous.

1. I usually play rugby with my friends on Saturdays.
2. I feel pretty exhausted today.
3. Belle misses nine out of ten times tennis practice.
4. I am improving my basketballs baseball skills.
5. Kylie is doing her ballet training at the moment.
6. Brooke loves playing guitar at the band.
7. Who is Jamie online chatting to?
8. Billie is always taking my football without asking.

3. Write the adverbs or adverbial phrases (in brackets) in the correct place in the sentences.
1. You’re always watching TV. You should go and get some fresh air!
2. I’m learning to drive at the moment.
3. I am never late for my guitar lessons because I love them.
4. I don’t often play baseball in winter.
5. Our team rarely win a match – they are useless!
6. Jayden visit her grandmother most day after scool.
7. Jude goes to bed early every night so she can get up early!
8. Alex is speaking to someone on the phone right now

4. Complete the sentences with the present simple or present continuous form of the verbs in
brackets.
1. Want
2. Don’t know
3. Are actually doing
4. Are you always think
5. Do you feel
6. Are always complaining
7. Are improving