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To solve the problem, we need to determine whether each sentence uses the Present Simple or the Present Continuous tense. Let's analyze each sentence step by step:
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1. The student goes to school every weekday.
- Tense: Present Simple
- Explanation: This sentence describes a habitual action that occurs regularly (every weekday). The use of "goes" indicates a routine activity.
- Answer: a. Present simple
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2. Mum is cooking the dinner.
- Tense: Present Continuous
- Explanation: This sentence describes an action that is happening right now. The use of "is cooking" indicates an ongoing activity.
- Answer: b. Present continuous
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3. I know the rules.
- Tense: Present Simple
- Explanation: This sentence expresses a general fact or state of knowledge. The verb "know" is in its base form, indicating a present state.
- Answer: a. Present simple
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4. We ask for more English lessons.
- Tense: Present Simple
- Explanation: This sentence describes a habitual or repeated action. The verb "ask" indicates a regular occurrence.
- Answer: b. Present simple
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5. We are visiting our friends now.
- Tense: Present Continuous
- Explanation: This sentence describes an action that is currently taking place. The use of "are visiting" indicates an ongoing activity.
- Answer: a. Present continuous
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6. She is a student.
- Tense: Present Simple
- Explanation: This sentence describes a current state or identity. The verb "is" indicates a present condition.
- Answer: a. Present simple
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7. He brings his lunch every day.
- Tense: Present Simple
- Explanation: This sentence describes a habitual action that occurs regularly (every day). The verb "brings" indicates a routine activity.
- Answer: b. Present simple
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8. We are building a new house.
- Tense: Present Continuous
- Explanation: This sentence describes an action that is currently in progress. The use of "are building" indicates an ongoing activity.
- Answer: b. Present continuous
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9. You are buying a birthday present.
- Tense: Present Continuous
- Explanation: This sentence describes an action that is currently taking place. The use of "are buying" indicates an ongoing activity.
- Answer: b. Present continuous
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10. I am calling my friend.
- Tense: Present Continuous
- Explanation: This sentence describes an action that is currently happening. The use of "am calling" indicates an ongoing activity.
- Answer: b. Present continuous
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11. I am carrying my shopping home.
- Tense: Present Continuous
- Explanation: This sentence describes an action that is currently taking place. The use of "am carrying" indicates an ongoing activity.
- Answer: b. Present continuous
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12. They change their car every year.
- Tense: Present Simple
- Explanation: This sentence describes a habitual action that occurs regularly (every year). The verb "change" indicates a routine activity.
- Answer: a. Present simple
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13. He is cleaning his house.
- Tense: Present Continuous
- Explanation: This sentence describes an action that is currently taking place. The use of "is cleaning" indicates an ongoing activity.
- Answer: b. Present continuous
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14. You are closing the door.
- Tense: Present Continuous
- Explanation: This sentence describes an action that is currently taking place. The use of "are closing" indicates an ongoing activity.
- Answer: a. Present continuous
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Final Answers:
1. a. Present simple
2. b. Present continuous
3. a. Present simple
4. b. Present simple
5. a. Present continuous
6. a. Present simple
7. b. Present simple
8. b. Present continuous
9. b. Present continuous
10. b. Present continuous
11. b. Present continuous
12. a. Present simple
13. b. Present continuous
14. a. Present continuous
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. \text{a} & 2. \text{b} \\
3. \text{a} & 4. \text{b} \\
5. \text{a} & 6. \text{a} \\
7. \text{b} & 8. \text{b} \\
9. \text{b} & 10. \text{b} \\
11. \text{b} & 12. \text{a} \\
13. \text{b} & 14. \text{a} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
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1. The student goes to school every weekday.
- Tense: Present Simple
- Explanation: This sentence describes a habitual action that occurs regularly (every weekday). The use of "goes" indicates a routine activity.
- Answer: a. Present simple
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2. Mum is cooking the dinner.
- Tense: Present Continuous
- Explanation: This sentence describes an action that is happening right now. The use of "is cooking" indicates an ongoing activity.
- Answer: b. Present continuous
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3. I know the rules.
- Tense: Present Simple
- Explanation: This sentence expresses a general fact or state of knowledge. The verb "know" is in its base form, indicating a present state.
- Answer: a. Present simple
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4. We ask for more English lessons.
- Tense: Present Simple
- Explanation: This sentence describes a habitual or repeated action. The verb "ask" indicates a regular occurrence.
- Answer: b. Present simple
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5. We are visiting our friends now.
- Tense: Present Continuous
- Explanation: This sentence describes an action that is currently taking place. The use of "are visiting" indicates an ongoing activity.
- Answer: a. Present continuous
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6. She is a student.
- Tense: Present Simple
- Explanation: This sentence describes a current state or identity. The verb "is" indicates a present condition.
- Answer: a. Present simple
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7. He brings his lunch every day.
- Tense: Present Simple
- Explanation: This sentence describes a habitual action that occurs regularly (every day). The verb "brings" indicates a routine activity.
- Answer: b. Present simple
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8. We are building a new house.
- Tense: Present Continuous
- Explanation: This sentence describes an action that is currently in progress. The use of "are building" indicates an ongoing activity.
- Answer: b. Present continuous
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9. You are buying a birthday present.
- Tense: Present Continuous
- Explanation: This sentence describes an action that is currently taking place. The use of "are buying" indicates an ongoing activity.
- Answer: b. Present continuous
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10. I am calling my friend.
- Tense: Present Continuous
- Explanation: This sentence describes an action that is currently happening. The use of "am calling" indicates an ongoing activity.
- Answer: b. Present continuous
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11. I am carrying my shopping home.
- Tense: Present Continuous
- Explanation: This sentence describes an action that is currently taking place. The use of "am carrying" indicates an ongoing activity.
- Answer: b. Present continuous
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12. They change their car every year.
- Tense: Present Simple
- Explanation: This sentence describes a habitual action that occurs regularly (every year). The verb "change" indicates a routine activity.
- Answer: a. Present simple
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13. He is cleaning his house.
- Tense: Present Continuous
- Explanation: This sentence describes an action that is currently taking place. The use of "is cleaning" indicates an ongoing activity.
- Answer: b. Present continuous
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14. You are closing the door.
- Tense: Present Continuous
- Explanation: This sentence describes an action that is currently taking place. The use of "are closing" indicates an ongoing activity.
- Answer: a. Present continuous
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Final Answers:
1. a. Present simple
2. b. Present continuous
3. a. Present simple
4. b. Present simple
5. a. Present continuous
6. a. Present simple
7. b. Present simple
8. b. Present continuous
9. b. Present continuous
10. b. Present continuous
11. b. Present continuous
12. a. Present simple
13. b. Present continuous
14. a. Present continuous
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. \text{a} & 2. \text{b} \\
3. \text{a} & 4. \text{b} \\
5. \text{a} & 6. \text{a} \\
7. \text{b} & 8. \text{b} \\
9. \text{b} & 10. \text{b} \\
11. \text{b} & 12. \text{a} \\
13. \text{b} & 14. \text{a} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of simple present and present progressive worksheet.
