Present Simple vs. Present Progressive

Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.

a) I haven't decided yet about whether to buy a new car or a second-hand one. But / think about it/I'm thinking about it.

b) All right, you try to fix the television! But I hope/I'm hoping you know what you're doing.

c) Every year I visit/I'm visiting Britain to improve my English.

d) It's time we turned on the central heating. It gets/It's getting colder every day.

e) Of course, you're Mary, aren't you! I recognise/I am recognising you now.

f) The film of 'War and Peace' is very long. It lasts/It is lasting over four hours.

g) I can see from what you say that your mornings are very busy! But what do you do/are you doing in the afternoons?

h) I'm going to buy a new swimming costume. My old one doesn't fit/isn't fitting any more,

i) That must be the end of the first part of the performance. What happens/is happening now?

j) What's the matter? Why do you look/are you looking at me like that?

Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.

a) I work in this office all this year/all the time.

b) Emerson is currently/for long top of the driver's league.

c) I am not making much money these days/so far this year.

d) The food tastes even worse now/presently. You've put too much salt in.

e) Normally/previously we get in touch with customers by post.

f) Pete was ill but he is getting over his illness soon/now.

g) I'm feeling rather run down lately/at present, doctor,

h) I always stay on duty since/until six o'clock.

i) I'm often/forever picking your hairs out of the bath!

j) Fortunately the baby now/recently sleeps all night.

Put each verb in brackets into the present simple or present progressive.

1. British people (drink) more and more wine, apparently.

2. I hope Sarah will be here soon. I (depend) on her.

3. Please be quiet, David. You (forever/interrupt).

4. Hey, you! What (you/think) you're doing?

5. Could you come here please? I (want) to talk to you now.

6. Jane is away on holiday so Linda (handle) her work.

7. To be honest, I (doubt) whether Jim will be here next week.

8. You've only just started the job, haven't you? How (you/get on)?

9. Pay no attention to Graham. He (just/be) sarcastic.

10. (hear) that you have been promoted. Congratulations!

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using one of the words in bold. Do not change the word in bold.

Date: 2015-12-17; view: 3057