Exercise
Present Simple vs Present Continuous - Signal Words
In this engaging exercise, students will explore the differences between the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses by identifying and using signal words, enhancing their understanding of when to describe habits versus ongoing actions. Through interactive activities and examples, learners will strengthen their grammar skills while gaining confidence in constructing accurate sentences.
Questions
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Which signal word indicates Present Simple?
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Which signal word indicates Present Continuous?
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He ... TV every evening, but now he ... a book.
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Look! The cat ... up the tree.
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My parents ... in Amsterdam, but this week they ... in Utrecht.
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I always ... to school, but today I ... the bus.
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She ... at the moment. She is busy.
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We ... soccer on Mondays.
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Listen! The birds ... in the garden.
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How often ... you ... your grandparents?
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Currently, my brother ... for his English test.
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David usually ... jeans, but today he ... shorts.