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

The train always ________________ (leave) on time.

leaves

100

Which of these verbs is NOT stative?

- need

- like

- 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. She is going to the theater every week.

2. She goes to the theater every week. 

1. She is going to the theater every week.

100

She _________ (not work) on Saturdays.

She doesn't work on Saturdays.

200

"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.

     Turn on the TV, she doesn't study now.

Turn on the TV, she is not studying now.

200

Which of these 2 sentences is wrong?

        1. I am not understanding this question.

        2. I don't understand this question

1. I am not understanding this question.

200

She _____ (have) a bath now.

is having

300

Kate ____ (not/have) a car.

doesn't have

300

Which of these verbs is BOTH stative and active?

- seem

- think

- hear

think

300

Which of these 2 sentences is right?

     My brother is never eating peanuts because he’s allergic.

My brother never eats peanuts because he’s allergic.

My brother never eats peanuts because he’s allergic.

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.

300

Slow Down! You _____________ (drive) too fast.

are driving

400

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?

         Every Sunday I’m calling my grandmother.

         Every Sunday I call my grandmother.

Every Sunday I call my grandmother.

400

Which of these 2 sentences is wrong?

         The perfume smells nice.

         The perfume is smelling nice.

The perfume is smelling nice.

400

Where _______________ (Claudia/ go) on weekends?

does Claudia go

500

Mike _______ (want) to eat. He _______ (be) hungry.

wants, is

500

Which of these verbs is only stative?

- think

- listen

- understand

understand

500

Which of these 2 sentences is right?

          Do you hate spicy food?

          Are you hating this spicy food?


We agree with your plan.

500

Which of these 2 sentences is wrong?

 1. They are owning a new house.

2. They own a car. 

1. They are owning a new house.

500

What _____ (you/think) about this car?

do you think

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