Present simple vs.

Present Continuous mini-test Date: _______

Name: ______________________

1. PUT THE VERB IN THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS OR SIMPLE PRESENT: (2 pts. each)

a. Tom .................................................. (take) a shower at the moment.

b. She is tired. She .................................................. (want) to go home now.
c. How often .................................................. (you/read) the newspaper?
d. “Excuse me, but you .................................................. (sit) in my place.” “Oh, I’m sorry!”
e. “Where are you, Dan?” “I’m in the living room. I .................................................. (read).”
f. “I’m sorry, I .................................................. (not/understand). Please, speak more slowly.”
g. “Oh no, I forgot my books again!” “Not again! You ................................................. (always/forget) your
books.”
h. That movie .................................................. (sound) very interesting!

2. PUT THE VERB INTO THE CORRECT FORM: PRESENT CONTINUOUS OR SIMPLE PRESENT: (2 pts. each)

 A1. _______________________ (you/see) that girl over there? She’s my sister.

A2. I _______________________ (see) Andy tomorrow.
B. “How _______________________ (you/ feel) today?” “I _______________________ (feel) great!”
 C1. You seem distracted. What _______________________ (you/think) about?
 C2. I _______________________ (think) I should stay home this weekend. I have a lot to do!
D1. Are you ok? You _______________________ (look) a bit worried.
D2. Lilia _______________________ (look) at our photos.

3. CIRCLE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE VERB: (1 pt. each)

a. This sauce is great. It tastes / is tasting really good!
b. I owe / am owing Ann $25.
c. Can you please be quiet? I watch / am watching TV.
d. I’m sorry, I don’t understand / am not understanding !
e. I never eat / am never eating peanuts!
f. Sara lives / is living in England for now.
g. Who makes / is making that loud noise?
h. I’m sorry but I don’t agree / am not
agreeing with you.
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