Present Simple and Present Continuous are two basic verb tenses used to describe actions in the present, but they serve different purposes and convey different meanings. the present simple focuses on habitual actions and facts, General Truths, Scheduled Events, and routine actions. whereas the present continuous emphasizes ongoing actions and temporary situations, and future plans.
A- complete the sentences using present simple or present continuous
1 – she [is cooking] (cook) a new recipe for dinner.
2 – they [are taking] (take) a test in the classroom right now.
3 – Lily [walks] (walk) to school everyday.
4 – I [am making] (make) cookies in the kitchen with my sister.
5 – he [studies] (study) for his exams every weekend.
6 – the sun [is shining] (shine) brightly today.
7 – we [go] (go) to the gym on Mondays.
8 – the sun [rises] (rise) in the east.
9 – she [is enjoying] (enjoy) her vacation in Hawaii.
10 – Linda [drives] (drive) very well.
11 – I [drink] (drink) coffee every morning.
12 – we [are building] (build) a sandcastle at the beach.
13 – they [like] (like) to travel during the winter.
14 – she usually [helps] (help) her sister with homework.
15 – Mark [is practicing] (practice) the guitar in his bedroom.
16 – I [am fixing] (fix) my car in the garage now.
17 – they [are celebrating] (celebrate) a friend’s birthday this weekend.
18 – we [watch] (watch) TV in the evenings.
19 – I [eat] (eat) dinner at 6 P.M.
20 – I [am listening] (listen) to music while I clean the house.
21 – she rarely [visits] (visit) her relatives during the holiday.
22 – I never [drink] (drink) soda.
23 – she [is writing] (write) an email to her friend at the moment.
24 – they [are playing] (play) soccer in the park today.
25 – I always [read] (read) a book before sleeping.
26 – Linda never [arrives] (arrive) late for meetings.
27 – we usually [have] (have) lunch around noon.
28 – they [are working] (work) on a project this week.
29 – she [is reading] (read) a fascinating book these days.
30 – he often [listens] (listen) to podcasts during his commute.
B- complete the sentences with the question or negative form using present simple or present continuous
1 – [are you studying] (you – do – study) for your exam right now ?
2 – the train [does not leave | doesn’t leave] (not – leave) at the 5 P.M. daily.
3 – [do they have] (they – do – have) a meeting every Thursday ?
4 – [does she listen] (she – do – listen) to music while studying ?
5 – I [am not reading] (not – read) any interesting books these days.
6 – the kids [are not watching | aren’t watching] (not – watch) a movie right now ?
7 – she [does not study | doesn’t study] (not – study) English every evening.
8 – [do you take] (you – do – take) the bus to work every day ?
9 – [do they work] (they – do – work) at the bank every Thursday ?
10 – [is he organizing] (he – do – organize) his desk this morning ?