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

- belong

- watch

watch

100

Which of these 2 sentences (or both) 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.

100

I ______ (taste) the tea carefully now. I think it might be too hot!

am tasting

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 (or both) 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 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 (or both) 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.

300

Luke _____ (see) his friends tonight. They're going to the cinema!

is seeing

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 (or both) 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 seems sad. Is everything all right?

         He is seeming sad. Is everything all right?

He is seeming sad 

400

Oh, I'm sorry I hit you with the ball... Why ____ you _____________ your head? Does it heart?

are feeling

500

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

wants, feels

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 new house.

2. They own a car. 

1. They are owning a new house.

500

What _____ (you/think) about this car?

do you think