1. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form (present simple or present continuous).

1. You
(always make) the same mistakes!

2. Can you give my present to John? Sure, I
(see) him tonight.

3. The dinner
(smell) beautiful.

4. I
(think) it's a good idea.

5. Look at that girl! She
(look) amazing.

6. He
(go) to the cinema every Friday.

7. Can you help me? Sorry, I
(have) no time at the moment.

8. I
(look) for a job now.

9. My mother
(not understand) my needs.

10. Can I take your camera? Sure, I
(not use) it now.

11. I never
(watch) tv after midnight.

12. Now I know what she
(want).

13. Every time I meet her I
(feel) happy.

14. Where is Bob? He
(have) a shower now.

15. I usually
(do) my homework in the evening.

2. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form (present simple or present continuous).

1.   What's that noise? Somebody (practise) 
 the piano. 2.   We (go) 
 to the cinema this Friday. 3.   They (go) 
 on holiday every winter. 4.   The days (be) 
 longer in summer.  

5.   She often (talk) 
 to herself.

6.   She (have) 
 a shower at the moment. 7.   Right now she (run) 
 down a hill.

8.   Oak trees (grow) 
 very slowly.

9.   My dog (not eat) 
 vegetables.

10.   My brother (not like) 
 animals. 11.   Most people (not like) 
 to visit a doctor. 12.   In his job he usually (stand) 
. 13.   I'm looking at that woman, she (wear) 
 a nice dress. 14.   I never (go) 
 out in the evening. 15.   He usually (work) 
 with paints and brushes. 16.   Do you know anyone who (speak) 
 Italian? 17.   At work he usually (sit) 
 all day. 18.   'Where is Kate?' 'She (watch) 
 TV in the living room.' 19.   (you go) 
 to the party next Saturday? 20.   (you ever work) 
 at the weekend?

3. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form (present simple or present continuous).

1.   Why (you drive) 
 so fast today? 2.   They (save up) 
 because they want to go on holiday next year. 3.   The water (boil) 
 now. Shall I switch it off? 4.   The duck (smell) 
 delicious. Shall I take it out of the oven?  
5.   Sometimes, Tom (do) 
 his homework after lunch. 6.   My husband often (read) 
 detective stories. 7.   Look at that girl. I wonder who (she wait) 
for. 8.   I'm busy at the moment. I (rebuild) 
 my mother's house. 9.   I won't go out now because it (rain) 
. 10.   I (wear) 
 my favourite skirt today again because I like it. 11.   I (give) 
 a birthday party tomorrow evening. Will you come? 12.   He always (say) 
 he is the best one but I don't believe him at all. 13.   Hardly anybody (sing) 
 like you do. 14.   Don't smoke. (You not see) 
 the sign?

15.   'What does Tom think of me?' 
'He (think) 
 you are very funny.'

16.   'What does she usually do at the weekends?'
'She usually (walk)
the dog.'

17.   'I'm sorry I've eaten your share of the cake.' 
'Don't worry I (not like)
it anyway.'

18.   'Do you believe me?' 
'No, I (not believe) 
 you at all.' 19.   (not use) 
 the dictionary! It's not allowed. 20.   (do you) 
 anything tonight?

Pick the right answer a) or b)

1. Next week, Frank and I _______________________ to the mountains.a) go b) are going.

2. I __________________________ my backpack at th moment . a) pack b) am packing

3. Frank __________________a van, so we should get there rather quickly. a) has b) is having.

4. He ______________________ that we can get there in 8 hours. a) thinks b) is thinking

5. Frank _______________________ to the mountains every year. a) is going b) goes

6. I_______________________ of a good time that we can have there. a) think b) am thinking.

7. I _________________________packing. a) don't like b) am not liking

8. Frank ___________________ a tent. a) takes b) is taking.

9. Look outside! My father ___________________ a) comes b) is coming

10. I ________________________ he will be happy when I tell him the news. a) believe b) am believing

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