Task: Put the verbs in the correct tense (Present Continuous Tense & Present Simple Tense)
#### Explanation:
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Present Simple Tense: Used for habitual actions, general truths, or routines.
- Structure: Subject + Base Form of Verb (for most verbs) / -s/-es (for third-person singular).
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Present Continuous Tense: Used for actions happening now, temporary situations, or future plans with "now" or "at the moment."
- Structure: Subject + am/is/are + Verb-ing.
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Solution:
1.
Sam _______ volleyball every Wednesday.
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Every Wednesday indicates a routine action.
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Answer: plays
2.
My sister _______ a cake at the moment.
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At the moment indicates an action happening right now.
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Answer: is making
3.
Roy _______ in today, but he usually _______ out to dance every night!
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In today: Indicates a current action → Present Continuous.
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Every night: Indicates a routine action → Present Simple.
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Answers: is staying, goes
4.
Listen, somebody _______ the piano up there.
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Listen suggests an action happening right now.
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Answer: is playing
5.
Nowadays, teenagers _______ hours on social media.
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Nowadays indicates a general truth or habit.
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Answer: spend
6.
My best friend _______ her horse now.
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Now indicates an action happening right now.
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Answer: is riding
7.
British people _______ hundreds of Christmas cards every year.
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Every year indicates a routine action.
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Answer: write
8.
________ sports in a club? - Yes, she does.
- The answer "Yes, she does" suggests a Present Simple question.
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Answer: Does she practice
9.
I _______ eating sweets.
- This is a general statement about a habit or preference.
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Answer: don't love
10.
My neighbors _______ lots of people for dinner every week.
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Every week indicates a routine action.
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Answer: invite
11.
Johnny _______ a very interesting book right now.
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Right now indicates an action happening at this moment.
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Answer: is reading
12.
Sally always _______ some strong coffee in the morning.
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Always and
in the morning indicate a habitual action.
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Answer: needs
13.
I never _______ before 7:30.
- This is a general statement about a habit.
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Answer: get up
14.
Rinda _______ an email at the moment.
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At the moment indicates an action happening right now.
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Answer: is sending
15.
Be quiet! The baby _______ in his room.
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Be quiet! suggests an action happening right now.
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Answer: is sleeping
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Final Answers:
1. plays
2. is making
3. is staying, goes
4. is playing
5. spend
6. is riding
7. write
8. Does she practice
9. don't love
10. invite
11. is reading
12. needs
13. get up
14. is sending
15. is sleeping
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Final Answer Box:
\boxed{
1. plays \\
2. is making \\
3. is staying, goes \\
4. is playing \\
5. spend \\
6. is riding \\
7. write \\
8. Does she practice \\
9. don't love \\
10. invite \\
11. is reading \\
12. needs \\
13. get up \\
14. is sending \\
15. is sleeping
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of simple present and present progressive worksheet.
