Present simple or present continuous? 18 practice questions with instant feedback, free English grammar quiz on SpeakBase.
At this moment she _______ to buy a new textbook [want]
wants (Rule: You cannot see it physically so use Present Simple)
The chef _______ the soup right now to check the salt [taste]
is tasting (Rule: You can see the chef physically sipping the soup right now)
The student _______ the correct answer to the question [know]
knows (Rule: You cannot see it physically so use Present Simple)
I _______ exactly what you mean [see]
see (Rule: You cannot see it physically because it means understanding so use Present Simple)
Listen The teacher _______ to a student in the hallway [talk]
is talking (Rule: You can see it physically and it is happening right now)
This specific soup _______ excellent [taste]
tastes (Rule: You cannot see the soup physically doing anything)
Be quiet please I _______ an important email [write]
am writing (Rule: You can see it physically and it is happening right now)
I _______ that this is a very bad idea [think]
think (Rule: You cannot see the physical action of holding an opinion so use Present Simple)
They _______ an apartment in the center of Netanya [own]
own (Rule: You cannot see it physically so use Present Simple)
I _______ dinner with my family right now so I cannot talk [have]
am having (Rule: You can see the physical action of eating right now)
Right now I _______ the grammar rule perfectly [understand]
understand (Rule: You cannot see it physically so use Present Simple)
She _______ a doctor tomorrow morning [see]
is seeing (Rule: You can see her physically sitting and talking with a doctor soon)
Look out the window It _______ heavily outside [rain]
is raining (Rule: You can see it physically and it is happening right now)
She _______ two brothers and one sister [have]
has (Rule: You cannot see it physically so use Present Simple)
They _______ a movie on television at the moment [watch]
are watching (Rule: You can see them physically watching it right now)
He _______ that everything you are saying is true [believe]
believes (Rule: You cannot see it physically so use Present Simple)
Be quiet please because I _______ about my exam [think]
am thinking (Rule: You can see someone physically concentrating right now)
That expensive watch _______ to my grandfather [belong]
belongs (Rule: You cannot see it physically so use Present Simple)