Question

Present simple vs Present continuous
Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or the p
continuous. Give reasons. Write in your notebook.
1. A (Mia/usually/study) in the evening?
B: Oh yes. Actually, she. (do) her homework right no
2. A: ... (Jack/play) basketball at the park now?
B: I think so. He ... (often/play) there with his friends
3. A: What ... (you/do) right now?
B: 1... (read) a book.
4. A: ... (the library/open) on Saturdays?
B: Yes, but it ... (never/open) on Sundays​

Answer 1

Răspuns:

1. A: Does Mia usually study in the evening?

B: Oh yes. Actually, she's doing her homework right now.

2. A: Is Jack playing basketball at the park right now?

B: I think so. He often plays there with his friends.

3. A: What are you doing right now?

B: I'm reading a book.

4. A: Is the library open on Saturdays?

B: Yes, but it is never open on Sundays.

Explicație:

Present simple: to express a habit (1A, 2B) or a schedule (4AB)

Present continuous: to express an action that happens at the moment of speaking (1B, 2A, 3AB)