Simple Present and Present Continuous Quiz

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What is the main difference between the simple present and the present continuous?

The simple present is used for permanent situations, while the present continuous is used for temporary situations. (correct)

The simple present is used for past actions, while the present continuous is used for present actions.

The simple present is used for general truths, while the present continuous is used for changing situations.

The simple present is used for routine actions, while the present continuous is used for future plans.

Which of the following sentences is in the present continuous?

I eat breakfast at 8 o'clock.

I am studying for my exam. (correct)

I go to school every day.

I speak three languages.

When do we use the present continuous to talk about the future?

When we talk about a general truth.

When we talk about a habitual action.

When we talk about a plan or arrangement. (correct)

When we talk about a past action.

What is the correct form of the sentence 'I __________ (to study) for my exam right now'?

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Which of the following sentences is in the simple present?

I work as a teacher. Signup and view all the answers

I __________ (to live) in Paris.

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My parents __________ (to work) at a hospital.

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Right now, I __________ (to do) my homework.

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My sister __________ (to study) English literature at university.

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My friends and I __________ (to meet) at the park at 5 o'clock.

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Simple Present and Present Continuous Quiz

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What is the main difference between the simple present and the present continuous?

Which of the following sentences is in the present continuous?

When do we use the present continuous to talk about the future?

What is the correct form of the sentence 'I __________ (to study) for my exam right now'?

Which of the following sentences is in the simple present?

I __________ (to live) in Paris.

My parents __________ (to work) at a hospital.

Right now, I __________ (to do) my homework.

My sister __________ (to study) English literature at university.

My friends and I __________ (to meet) at the park at 5 o'clock.

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