Present Simple
Present Continuous
Present Perfect
Present Perfect Continuous
Mixed Category
100
The train leaves at 9:30. It's still an hour to go.
What is timetable
100
I'm watching TV right now.
What is action in progress
100
I've known Jem for 10 years.
What is unfinished action or situation
100
I've been living in this city for two years.
What is unfinished action
100
She can't come to the phone now because she has been studying for tomorrow's test.
What is (incorrect) is studying
200
She works in a bank.
What is permanent situation
200
I'm working for an insurance company.
What is a true fact around the moment of speaking
200
I've been to Brazil twice.
What is finished action (life experience)
200
I'm so tired. I've been painting my house all morning.
What is action just stopped (might be unfinished - result in the present)
200
They must be at the sports ground right now. The are usually playing basketball on Fridays.
What is (incorrect) play
300
I play tennis every Saturday.
What is habit
300
I'm going to the dentist this afternoon.
What is a future arrangement
300
I've lost my keys!
What is finished action (present result)
300
I've been trying to find you all night.
What is action just stopped (finished - result in the present)
300
I have cooked breakfast. Can you call a little later?
What is (incorrect) am cooking
400
If he goes to the club, I won't go.
What is first conditional (future meaning)
400
You're always talking too much. Can't you be quiet?
What is annoying or irritating habit
400
My parents have gone to my auntie's.
What is unfinished action / situation
400
I've been reading your book. I like it so far.
What is unfinished action in progress in the near past
400
I haven't read this book. Can I borrow it for a week or so?
What is (correct)
500
Water (under atmospheric pressure) usually boils at 100 °C.
What is generally true
500
The weather is getting worse.
What is changing situation
500
We haven't met before, have we?
What is life experience (no specific time - finished)
500
They've been looking for an apartment since last Monday.
What is how long an action has been going on (might be unfinished)
500
So far, he is writing five stories for children.
What is (incorrect) has written
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