Mixed Exercise: Present Simple and Present Continuous

Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Form

Complete the sentences with either the Present Simple or Present Continuous form of the verb in brackets.

1. She usually __________ (work) from home, but today she __________ (work) in the office.
2. Right now, the kids __________ (play) in the garden, but they normally __________ (watch) TV at this time.
3. __________ (you/come) to the party tonight, or __________ (you/have) other plans?
4. I __________ (not/understand) what you __________ (talk) about.
5. John __________ (always/leave) his clothes on the floor, and it __________ (drive) me crazy!
6. The train __________ (leave) at 8 a.m. every day, but today it __________ (leave) at 9 a.m.
7. Why __________ (you/always/interrupt) me when I’m speaking?
8. The sun __________ (rise) in the east and __________ (set) in the west.
9. Look! It __________ (snow) outside.
10. Our cat usually __________ (sleep) on the sofa, but today it __________ (sit) in the garden.

Exercise 2: Correct or Incorrect?

Identify whether the sentences are correct or incorrect. If incorrect, rewrite them using the appropriate form.

1. I am liking this song.
2. He works on a new project right now.
3. They usually are going to the gym on Saturdays.
4. Look! The cat chases the mouse!
5. She studies hard every day.
6. The chef is cooking the food every Sunday.
7. They don’t normally eating lunch at noon.
8. We go to the cinema tonight.
9. I am reading books every morning.
10. The dog is barking at the mailman now.

Exercise 3: Fill in the Gaps

Fill in the blanks using either Present Simple or Present Continuous:

1. My brother __________ (hate) vegetables, but he __________ (eat) a salad right now.
2. __________ (you/enjoy) the movie, or __________ (it/bore) you?
3. The train usually __________ (leave) at 8 a.m., but today it __________ (leave) at 9 a.m.
4. Tom __________ (study) French every weekend, but this weekend he __________ (study) Spanish.
5. She __________ (always/talk) during meetings. It’s frustrating!
6. He __________ (believe) in ghosts, but right now he __________ (not/believe) his eyes.
7. Our team __________ (win) most of the games, but we __________ (lose) today’s match.
8. What __________ (you/look) at? I __________ (not/see) anything unusual.
9. Usually, he __________ (take) a bus to work, but today he __________ (walk).
10. The children __________ (make) a lot of noise at the moment, but they __________ (normally/be) very quiet.

Exercise 4: Choose the Correct Sentence

Select the correct sentence in each pair:

1. A) She is always losing her keys.
   B) She always lose her keys.
2. A) They don’t usually playing football on Sundays.
   B) They don’t usually play football on Sundays.
3. A) My friend calls me now.
   B) My friend is calling me now.
4. A) We are not believing you.
   B) We don’t believe you.
5. A) He drives to work every day.
   B) He is driving to work every day.

Exercise 5: Rewrite the Sentences

Rewrite the sentences using the correct Present Simple or Present Continuous form.

1. This cake is tasting strange.
2. I play chess right now.
3. You always complain about everything!
4. He is reading books every evening.
5. They are going to the park every Saturday.
6. She is watching TV every afternoon.
7. He always forgetting his keys!
8. I am knowing the answer to this question.
9. They don’t like pizza, but today they are eating it.
10. I am believing what you say is true.

Exercise 6: Short Answers Using Present Simple or Present Continuous

Answer the questions using the correct form of the verb in parentheses:

1. What does she do for a living? (teach)
2. Why are you looking at me like that? (think)
3. Do they usually eat dinner at home? (eat out)
4. What is he doing? (read)
5. Does she speak French? (learn)
6. Is your brother playing football now? (sleep)
7. Why are you leaving so early? (meet someone)
8. Does he always arrive late? (be punctual)
9. Are you working on something special? (finish project)
10. Do you go to the gym every day? (twice a week)

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Form

1. works, is working
2. are playing, watch
3. Are you coming, do you have
4. don’t understand, are talking
5. always leaves, is driving
6. leaves, is leaving
7. are you always interrupting
8. rises, sets
9. is snowing
10. sleeps, is sitting

Exercise 2: Correct or Incorrect?

1. Incorrect → I like this song.
2. Incorrect → He is working on a new project right now.
3. Incorrect → They usually go to the gym on Saturdays.
4. Incorrect → Look! The cat is chasing the mouse!
5. Correct
6. Incorrect → The chef cooks the food every Sunday.
7. Incorrect → They don’t normally eat lunch at noon.
8. Incorrect → We are going to the cinema tonight.
9. Incorrect → I read books every morning.
10. Correct

Exercise 3: Fill in the Gaps

1. hates, is eating
2. Are you enjoying, is it boring
3. leaves, is leaving
4. studies, is studying
5. is always talking
6. believes, isn’t believing
7. wins, are losing
8. are you looking, don’t see
9. takes, is walking
10. are making, are normally

Exercise 4: Choose the Correct Sentence

1. A
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. A

Exercise 5: Rewrite the Sentences

1. This cake tastes strange.
2. I am playing chess right now.
3. You are always complaining about everything!
4. He reads books every evening.
5. They go to the park every Saturday.
6. She watches TV every afternoon.
7. He is always forgetting his keys!
8. I know the answer to this question.
9. They don’t like pizza, but today they are eating it.
10. I believe what you say is true.

Exercise 6: Short Answers

1. She teaches English.
2. I am thinking about what you just said.
3. No, they usually eat out.
4. He is reading a book.
5. No, but she is learning French right now.
6. No, he is sleeping.
7. I am meeting someone.
8. No, he is punctual.
9. No, I am finishing a project.
10. No, I go twice a week.