Present simple vs. present progressive
Sarah ________ (work) in a bank, but this week she ________ (work) from home.
works, working
He ________ that he didn't like the new restaurant.
said
I didn’t _______ to hurt your feelings.
mean
I would _______ taking the earlier bus because it might be less crowded.
suggest
Amy really _______ _______her mother; they both love reading and drawing.
t_______ a__________
takes after
Tom ________ (not/watch) TV very often, but he ________ (watch) a football match right now.
doesn't watch, watching
He refused to _______ me what had happened during the lesson.
tell
We need to _______ what we’re going to do next.
consider
The teacher asked us to _______ on the story we had read.
comment
Leo is very _______; he wants to become a professional footballer one day.
a_______
ambitious
You're speaking too quickly so I can't understand what you __________ (say)
are saying
They spent two hours ________ their plans for the summer.
discussing
I didn’t understand what she _______ when she said she was “too busy.”
meant
In his presentation, Jack _______ to several examples from the book to support his ideas.
referred
My little brother can be quite _______; once he makes a decision, he refuses to change his mind.
s____________
stubborn
I __________ (think) of taking up a drama class because I __________ (want) to improve the way I ___________ (express) my feelings, especially through gestures and facial expressions.
I'm thinking of taking up a drama class because I want to improve the way I express my feelings, especially through gestures and facial expressions.
I don’t think it’s appropriate to _______ about someone when they aren’t present.
talk
Did the teacher _______ anything about the homework we have to do for Friday?
mention
When I a texted Emma about the competition, she _______ that she was feeling nervous.
responded
Our family has a _______ of going on a short trip together during the summer holidays.
t__________
tradition
Name 3 situations in which we use the present progressive
Actions happening now, temporary situations, future plans, situations that are changing over time, with always or constantly to express annoyance
The professor _______ about the importance of developing good communication skills.
The survey gives people an opportunity to _______ their views on the proposed changes.
express
When discussing the school trip, the teacher _______ to the rules about what students were allowed to bring.
referred
Tom _______ ______ with his friend after they both wanted to be team captain.
f_________ o_______
fell out