Let's solve this step by step based on the pictures and the context of the sentences.
We need to
complete the sentences using the correct verb forms (present simple or present continuous) based on the images and time clues like "now," "usually," "at 7 o'clock," etc.
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1. First picture: Girl brushing teeth
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She _________ her teeth now.
→ She is brushing her teeth
now → Present Continuous
✔ She is brushing her teeth now.
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She usually ________ at 7 o'clock.
→ This refers to a regular habit → Present Simple
✔ She usually brushes her teeth at 7 o'clock.
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2. Second picture: Two boys playing basketball
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They ______ basketball twice a week.
→ "Twice a week" = routine → Present Simple
✔ They play basketball twice a week.
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They _________ tennis now.
→ The picture shows them playing tennis
now → Present Continuous
✔ They are playing tennis now.
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3. Third picture: Boy sleeping in bed
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Tom never ______ to bed at 9 o'clock.
→ "Never" + habit → Present Simple
✔ Tom never goes to bed at 9 o'clock.
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Now he ________ homework.
→ Picture shows him doing homework
now → Present Continuous
✔ Now he is doing his homework.
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4. Fourth picture: Boy playing with toy cars
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Sometimes he _______ with his cars.
→ "Sometimes" = habitual action → Present Simple
✔ Sometimes he plays with his cars.
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He _________ lunch at the moment.
→ "At the moment" = happening now → Present Continuous
✔ He is eating lunch at the moment.
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5. Fifth picture: Two boys playing video games
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They usually ________ video games.
→ "Usually" = regular activity → Present Simple
✔ They usually play video games.
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They _________ football now.
→ Picture shows them playing football
now → Present Continuous
✔ They are playing football now.
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✔ Final Completed Sentences:
1. She
is brushing her teeth now.
She usually
brushes at 7 o'clock.
2. They
play basketball twice a week.
They
are playing tennis now.
3. Tom never
goes to bed at 9 o'clock.
Now he
is doing homework.
4. Sometimes he
plays with his cars.
He
is eating lunch at the moment.
5. They usually
play video games.
They
are playing football now.
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🔍 Explanation:
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Present Simple: Used for habits, routines, general truths ("usually", "twice a week", "never").
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Present Continuous: Used for actions happening
right now, or at the moment of speaking ("now", "at the moment").
This worksheet helps students practice distinguishing between these two tenses based on visual and contextual clues.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of present progressive tense worksheet.