Present Simple Vs Present continuous
I usually _________________ (walk) to school, but this week I _________________ (take) the bus because my bike is broken.
walk / am taking
Which of these verbs is NOT stative?
- need
- belong
- watch
watch
Which of these 2 sentences is right?
You don't like chocolate.
You are not liking chocolate.
You don't like chocolate.
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.
Hi! My name is Anna. I usually (1. have) __________ a very regular routine. On a normal day, I (2. wake up) __________ at 7 a.m., (3. have) __________ a shower, ....
have
wake up
have
She _________________ (not like) coffee, so she _________________ (drink) tea right now.
doesn't like / is drinking
Which of these verbs is BOTH stative and active?
- have
- believe
- prefer
have
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
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.
... and then (4. eat) __________ breakfast.
My brother, Tom, (5. work) __________ as a chef. He (6. not like) __________ his quiet mornings ....
eat
works
doesn't like
My brother _________________ (study) French at university, but this semester he _________________ (do) a course in Spanish.
studies / is doing
Which of these verbs is BOTH stative and active?
- seem
- think
- hear
think
Which of these 2 sentences is right?
We agree with your plan.
I am agreeing with the group decision.
We agree with your plan.
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.
because his job (7. start) __________ in the afternoon. Right now, however, everything is different!
Today (8. be) __________ a holiday. So, I (9. not go) __________ to work today.
starts
is
am not going
We _________________ (often / play) tennis on Saturdays, but today it _________________ (rain), so we can't.
often play / is raining
Which one of these verbs is only stative?
- know
- have
- write
know
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.
Which of these 2 sentences is wrong?
He seemed sad last night.
He is seeming sad last night.
He is seeming sad last night.
Instead, I (10. sit) __________ in the garden and (11. read) __________ a book. The sun (12. shine) __________ brightly.
am sitting
am reading
is shining
He _________________ (watch) the news every evening, but at the moment he _________________ (help) his daughter with her homework.
watches / is helping
Which of these verbs is only stative?
- think
- listen
- understand
understand
Which of these 2 sentences is right?
Do you enjoy spicy food?
Are you enjoying this meal together?
Both sentences are right
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.
My brother (13. not sleep) __________ late. Look! He (14. make) __________ a big breakfast for the whole family. He (15. sing) __________ happily. It's a wonderful change!
is not sleeping
is making
is singing