Present simple vs present continuous a1a2 english esl. Present continuous present simple test a2 b1 grammar exercises 20 multiple choice questions with answers present continuous present simple test a2 b1. Present simple, present continuous, past simple, past. English grammar today a reference to written and spoken english grammar and usage cambridge dictionary. Match the verbs in bold to the uses of the present tenses. Some verbs which are normally noncontinuous can be used in continuous form to emphasize the idea of change or development. Present perfect simple test a2 b1 grammar exercises 20 multiple choice questions with answers present perfect simple test a2 b1 grammar exercises. Present continuous exercises upper intermediate level. Live worksheets english english as a second language esl listening comprehension present simple vs present continuous present simple vs present continuous song for listening assessment. The task is to complete the sentences with the correct verb form firstly, students should decide which tense to use and secondly, they should fill in the gaps with the appropriate verb form. Simple present vs present continuous 1 simple present vs present continuous 2 simple present vs present continuous 3 simple present vs present continuous 4 simple present vs present continuous 5 simple past vs past continuous.
Present perfect simple and present perfect continuous. We can use either the present perfect simple or continuous for situations that started in the past and still continue. Where should we use present simple and where it is better to use present continuous. Present continuous rules and exercises for intermediate. The text heavily uses present simple and present continuous tenses in contrast, so itll be an excellent opportunity to compare the two tenses in use. This worksheet is created to revise three basic tenses present simple, present continuous and past simple. Present simple or present continuous gap fill exercise 4. Simple present vs present continuous present continuous simple present now at the momentat present this morningevening e.
Fill in the blanks with the present simple or present continuous. Rainforests 1 disappear, and we all 2 know that humans are the main cause of this destruction. Present simple and present continuous efl esl activities. Present simple vs present continuous test 01 englishteststore. Some of them are swinging on the swings, and others are playing soccer. Im liking my job a lot more now than when i started.
Present simple, present continuous, past simple english. Practice present simple vs present continuous with this interactive video. But we must use the present perfect simple with stative verbs, and we normally use the present perfect continuous with dynamic verbs although the present perfect simple is also possible. Present simple vs present continuous tests englishteststore. The present continuous tense or the present simple tense test a1 a2 level exercises 16 multiple choice questions with answers the present continuous tense or the. You could also say were flying to paris if you were seeing the event as a plan rather than as a timetabled event. Present continuous and present simple 1 assets cambridge. These dont describe actions but describe situations where there is no change i. Jun 05, 2018 the present continuous tense or the present simple tense test a1 a2 level exercises 16 multiple choice questions with answers the present continuous tense or the.
Present continuous tense simple present rules verb tenses chart subject exercises. The above downloadable printable is recommended for businessprofessional, high school and adults at preintermediate a2 and intermediate b1 level. Choose the present simple or the present continuous. Present simple and present continuous esl reading text. Verbs like love, like, hate, know, understand and belong are mainly used in the present simple 7 and 8. Live worksheets english english as a second language esl present simple and present continuous present simple vs present continuous present simple vs present continuous put the verbs into the correct tense. We use the present simple to talk about routines what you do every day or every week. Present simple, present continuous, past simple, past continuous and present perfect. The present continuous tense or the present simple tense test. Explore the structure of the present continuous tense with straight forward explanations, examples and exercises. It is aimed at revising present simple vs continuous progressive tense in english, and can be used for honing your students speaking and reading skills. Some verbs which are normally non continuous can be used in continuous form to emphasize the idea of change or development.
Present simple or present continuous perfect english grammar. Grammar worksheets b1 this sections provides you with downloadable pdf worksheets and keys for grammar. Past simple tense a1 a2 adjectives a1 and a2 numbers. Present simple or present continuous gap fill exercise 4 choose the best tense for each space, present simple or present continuous. Habits or situations that happen regularly we use the present simple to talk about actions that we do o we dont do. Simple present or present progressive englisch hilfen. Sophie is working in dubai but amy was hoping she may be able to ask her a favour. Nepal is a fascinating country, but i have a great deal to learn. Present simple vs present continuous interactive worksheet. Present simple exercises negative forms exercises questions exercises mixed forms. Live worksheets english english as a second language esl listening comprehension present simple vs present continuous present simple vs present continuous.
Efl esl activities and games for the present simple and present continuous. Present continuous rules and exercises for intermediate level. Explanations and examples along with tests and exercises online to practise present continuous tense in english. We use the present continuous to talk about actions or situations that are more temporary 2. We can use both present perfect simple or continuous for recent actions with a present result, but we use the present perfect simple when the present results come from having finished the action, and we use the present perfect continuous when the present results come from the process of performing the action which may or may not have finished. In the last paragraph, there are also future uses of present simple and present continuous. Prepositions followed by gerunds b1 and b2 octubre 11 septiembre 3 mayo 1. English practice downloadable pdf grammar and vocabulary worksheets. Present simple present continuous amazon web services. Click here for all the present simple exercises click here to download this exercise in pdf. Lots of multiple choice practice suitable for elementarylowintermediate students based on my ws i downloaded some time ago. Present simple rules and exercises for intermediate level present simple vs present continuous rules and exercises for intermediate level.
A1a5 we can use the present simple to refer to the contents of books. Grammar 6 present continuous and present simple explanations present continuous to talk about things happening at the moment, use the present continuous jim is watching television at the moment present simple to talk about habits and routines use the present simple things we do often, every day, every week pdf. Present simple to talk about habits and routines use the present simple. The present and past continuous tenses and objects. Present simple vs present continuous rules and exercises. Present simple vs present continuous presente simple en. Present simple vs present continuous esl activities. English language elearning your opportunity to efficiently study english anywhere, anytime. Put the verbs into the correct tense present simple or present continuous the train always.
You can try the quality of this worksheet in an interactive activity here. Simple present and present progressive exercises affirmative, negative, interrogative. My feet kill, really are really killing me and my toes bleed are bleeding, but i want, still still want to continue. A trekking journal november 12, 1997 today be is the second day of my trek around mount annapurna. Grammar6 present continuous and present simple explanations present continuous to talk about things happening at the moment, use the present continuous. If both tenses are possible, use the present perfect continuous. We use the present continuous to talk about actions or situations that are more temporary 2, are happening now 4 or that are not yet finished 6. It is a useful material for revising verb tenses in english, and is a valuable material for honing your learners reading and writing skills. Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate tenses.
Check the correct answers to this exercise on present continuous choose the right words and expressions to complete the english sentences in present simple and present continuoous. Puttheverbsintothecorrecttensepresentsimpleorpresentcontinuous. This is a cgi short about kids playing on the playground. There are some verbs that we never or rarely use in the present continuous form also true for the other tenses i. Present simple and present continuous learnenglish kids. C complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. English grammar lesson errors made using simple present tense english for beginners duration. B1 present tense simple and continuous t004 complete the sentences using the correct form of the present tense. Present continuous level 1 lower intermediate intermediate exercises advanced exercises home. Click here to return to the list of grammar exercises.
The present downloadable handout is meant for high school, elementary school and adults at elementary a1 and preintermediate a2 level. Divide the students into two groups a and b and give each student a corresponding worksheet. Jul 29, 2018 present continuous present simple test a2 b1 grammar exercises 20 multiple choice questions with answers present continuous present simple test a2 b1 grammar exercises. Present simple short forms we normally use short forms in spoken english. We use the present continuous to talk about things you are doing now. The present continuous tense or the present simple tense.
Present continuous present simple test a2 b1 grammar. Pdf grammar worksheets intermediate level b1 home b1 grammar. This esl lesson plan contains activities, games and resources for teaching the present simple and continuous to intermediate level students b1. Thompson gives a list of the largest european companies in chapter 6. Present continuous present simple test a2 b1 grammar exercises 20 multiple choice questions with answers present continuous present simple test a2 b1 grammar exercises. These days, more and more people are preferring lowcalorie foods. We use the present simple to talk about actions or situations that are regular or more permanent 1, 3 and 5. Business english, fcecae exam preparation, study hall, grammar game. Fill in the gaps with the verbs in brackets in the present simple or present continuous. Online resource of intermediate level english students.
Tenses printable pdf worksheets for english language learners intermediate level b1. In b, the present simple form is used to speak about a timetabled event i wouldnt recommend thinking about it as a fixed event, that is, the flight is on a publicly accessible schedule. Choose the best answer for each of the following questions. Present simple, present continuous, past simple english esl. Present perfect simple test a2 b1 grammar exercises. Present simple, present continuous, present perfect simple, present perfect continuous, past simple, past continuous, past perefect, past perfect continuous.
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