Present Simple Vs Present continuous
Stative Vs Action verbs
Which is right?
Which is wrong?
100

Use the correct form of the verb in brackets: Present simple or present continuous.

The train always ________________ (leave) on time.

leaves

100

Which of these verbs is NOT stative (active)?

- need

- belong

- watch

watch

100

Which of these 2 sentences is right?

         You don't like chocolate. 

         You are not liking chocolate.

You don't like chocolate. 

100

Which of these 2 sentences is wrong?

1. I need to find a new job.

2. I am needing to find a new job. 

2. I am needing to find a new job.

200

Use the correct form of the verb in brackets: Present simple or present continuous.

"What's    the    matter? Why ________________ (cry/you)?"

are you crying

200

Which of these verbs is BOTH stative and active? 

- have

- believe

- prefer

have

200

Which of these 2 sentences is right?

     Turn on the TV, she is not studying now.

     She doesn't study anymore. 

Both sentences are right

200

Which of these 2 sentences is wrong?

        1. I am not understanding this grammar.

        2. I don't understand this question

1. I am not understanding this grammar.

300

Use the correct form of the verb in brackets: Present simple or present continuous.

I ________ (think) you're crazy! You are saying nonsense.

think

300

Which of these verbs is BOTH stative and active?

- seem

- think

- hear

think

300

Which of these 2 sentences is right?

         We agree with your plan.

         I am agreeing with the group decision.

We agree with your plan.

300

Which of these 2 sentences is wrong?

1. I know John from high school.

2. I am knowing John for a long time.

2. I am knowing John for a long time.

400

Use the correct form of the verb in brackets: Present simple or present continuous.

Please be quiet! I ________________ (do) my    homework.

am doing

400

Which one of these verbs is only stative?

- know

- have

- write

know

400

Which of these 2 sentences is right?

         This book belongs to the teacher.

         This book is belonging to the teacher.

This book belongs to the teacher.

400

Which of these 2 sentences is wrong?

         He seemed upset last night.

         He is seeming upset last night.

He is seeming upset last night.

500

Use the correct form of the verb in brackets: Present simple or present continuous.

I feel bad. I ............ (actually/see) my doctor today.

am actually seeing

500

Which of these verbs is only stative?

- think

- listen

- understand

understand

500

Which of these 2 sentences is right?

          Do you enjoy spicy food?

          Are you enjoying this meal together?


Both sentences are right

500

Which of these 2 sentences is wrong?

 1. They are owning a brand new house.

2. They own a condo and a car. 

1. They are owning a brand new house.

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