Present Simple vs Present Continuous
Choose the correct form (Present Simple or Present Continuous) for each
gap in the sentences below.
1. He usually ________ (go) to work by bike, but this week he ________
(take) the bus because his bike is broken.
2. What time ________ (the meeting / start) tomorrow? I need to know
because I ________ (attend) a workshop beforehand.
3. They ________ (always / complain) about the weather, even though it
________ (not / change) that often here.
4. Right now, I ________ (read) a fascinating book about quantum physics,
but I ________ (not / understand) everything yet.
5. You ________ (seem) a bit tired today. ________ (you / get) enough sleep
these days?
6. The chef usually ________ (cook) Italian dishes, but tonight he ________
(try) a new French recipe.
7. Look! She ________ (wave) at you. ________ (you / know) her?
8. Every time I ________ (visit) my grandparents, they ________ (ask) me
about my plans for the future.
9. We ________ (not / travel) much these days due to work, but we usually
________ (go) abroad at least once a year.
10. Why ________ (you / wear) that suit? You normally ________ (prefer)
casual clothes.
11. This year, the company ________ (expand) into new markets, although
they usually ________ (focus) on Europe.
12. Normally, she ________ (speak) very quietly, but right now she ________
(shout) because the music is too loud.
13. My parents ________ (always / tell) me to be careful, even when
nothing dangerous ________ (happen).
14. At this moment, I ________ (write) an important email, so I can't talk.
Can I call you back later?
15. My brother ________ (run) a successful business, but currently, he
________ (take) some time off to travel.
16. Whenever I ________ (ask) him a question, he ________ (give) me such a
vague answer that I never understand.
17. This semester, I ________ (study) French, although I ________ (normally /
learn) Spanish.
18. She ________ (seem) more confident lately. Do you think she ________
(practice) public speaking?
19. We usually ________ (not / go) to the beach in September, but this
year, we ________ (plan) a weekend trip.
20. Why ________ (you / leave) so early today? You usually ________ (stay)
until 6 PM.