Present Simple and Present Continuous Interactive Worksheet - Edform - Free Printable

Task 1: Complete Using the Correct Present Simple or Present Continuous Form of the Verbs from the Box

The verbs provided in the box are:
- belong
- do
- have
- help
- hold
- move
- use
- watch

We need to fill in the blanks using the correct form of these verbs (either present simple or present continuous).

#### Sentences:
1. In many board games, you ________ around the board, buying houses and hotels.
- In board games, players "move" around the board.
- Answer: move

2. ________ you ________ this channel or can I turn the TV off?
- This sentence is asking if someone is currently watching a specific channel.
- Answer: Are, watching

3. Regular exercises and healthy diet ________ you to stay strong.
- Regular exercises and a healthy diet "help" you stay strong.
- Answer: help

4. I ________ my brother’s violin until I get a new one.
- The speaker is currently holding their brother's violin.
- Answer: am holding

5. ________ Clarice always ________ cleaning up after dinner.
- This sentence describes a habitual action, so we use the present simple.
- Answer: Does, do

6. ________ you ________ any jeans in larger size?
- This sentence is asking if there are any jeans available in a larger size.
- Answer: Do, have

7. You ________ the kite right.
- The verb "hold" fits here, as it means to grip or control something.
- Answer: hold

8. Dad ________ to the local cooking club.
- This sentence describes a membership or affiliation, so "belong" is appropriate.
- Answer: belongs

Final Answers for Task 1:

1. move
2. Are, watching
3. help
4. am holding
5. Does, do
6. Do, have
7. hold
8. belongs

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Task 2: Mark Stative Verbs

Stative verbs are verbs that describe a state or condition rather than an action. They typically do not have a progressive form (e.g., "is loving," "is owning"). Examples include verbs like "love," "believe," "own," etc.

The list of verbs provided is:
- love
- prefer
- believe
- play
- hate
- work
- want
- clean
- go
- read
- listen
- meet
- understand
- have
- own
- hear
- taste
- feel
- eat
- enjoy
- be
- build

#### Stative Verbs:
- love (state of affection)
- prefer (state of preference)
- believe (state of belief)
- hate (state of dislike)
- want (state of desire)
- understand (state of comprehension)
- have (state of possession)
- own (state of ownership)
- hear (state of perception)
- taste (state of sensory experience)
- feel (state of emotion/sensation)
- be (state of existence)

#### Non-Stative Verbs:
- play (action)
- work (action)
- clean (action)
- go (action)
- read (action)
- listen (action)
- meet (action)
- eat (action)
- enjoy (action)
- build (action)

Final Answer for Task 2:

Stative Verbs:
- love
- prefer
- believe
- hate
- want
- understand
- have
- own
- hear
- taste
- feel
- be

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Final Summary:

1. Task 1 Answers:
1. move
2. Are, watching
3. help
4. am holding
5. Does, do
6. Do, have
7. hold
8. belongs

2. Task 2 Stative Verbs:
- love
- prefer
- believe
- hate
- want
- understand
- have
- own
- hear
- taste
- feel
- be

Final Answer:
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\text{1. move, Are, watching, help, am holding, Does, do, Do, have, hold, belongs} \\
\text{2. love, prefer, believe, hate, want, understand, have, own, hear, taste, feel, be}
}