Uses of Present Simple and Present Continuous Tenses

Uses of Present Simple and Present Continuous Tenses

by | Nov 11, 2022 | Tests and Quizzes

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TEST YOUR ENGLISH

The key to mastering the English tenses lies in understanding what we use them for. 

Do the tests below and check how well you know what we use the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses for. 

If you get more than 70 % of correct answers you will receive a beautiful certificate. 

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part one

Decide if uses a) to k) are usually associated with the Present Simple or Present Continuous tenses.

a) facts and permanent situations
b) actions and events in progress
c) arrangements for the future
d) verbs of thinking and feeling
e) habits and routines
f) temporary situations
g) fixed timetables
h) current trends and changes

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i) talking about homes and jobs
j) sport commentaries
k) talking about things we do not expect to change


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part two

Now assign the correct use of Present Simple and Present Continuous to the examples below. 

1)

She's talking on another line right now, can I ask her to call you back?

2)

We offer a networking solution that is customised, reliable and secure.

3)

We release figures for total sales and net earnings every quarter.

4)

I'm arriving in Munich at 10.30.

5)

The plane arrives in Munich at 10.30.

6)

I'm working in our customer services department this month.

7)

Internet fraud and cybercrime is increasing all over the world.

8)

OK, I understand what the problem is now.

9)

I wear glasses.

10)

Susan works as a nurse in the local hospital.

11)

Krzychowiak passes to Lewandowski scores the goal! What a match!?

12)

The price of crypto currencies is rapidly declining.

13)

I'm meeting the sales team later today. Would you like to come too?

14)

I don't understand this contract. Can you help me?

15)

Food goes off if you don't keep it in the fridge.

16)

I hardly ever need to speak English in my work.

17)

His plane lands in twenty minutes. We should hurry up if we don't want him to wait for us.


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18)

Świątek hits a brilliant forehand and wins her next tournament.

19)

They live in the suburbs, if my memory serves me right.

20)

This week I'm taking a bus to work. My car is being serviced.

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Well done! Have you managed to get the certificates for both of the tasks? I certainly do hope so!

Here’s a little reward for your hard work and effort! It’s a mind-map with the uses of Present Simple and Present Continuous. 

Present Simple and Present Continuous

The Trick to Regaining Your Childlike Wonder by Zach King

The Trick to Regaining Your Childlike Wonder by Zach King

by | Sep 17, 2022 | Surprise me

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The Trick to Regaining Your Childlike Wonder by Zach King
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  • In what ways are children different from adults?
  • What helps children be so imaginative and creative?
  • How could adults benefit from being more creative?
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part one

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COMPREHENSION

  • ⌚ 00:28 Why was Zach late for his talk?
  • ⌚ 00:42 How did Zach eventually get on the stage?
  • ⌚ 00:49 Who is Zach King?
  • ⌚ 01:01 How did you answer Zach’s question at the beginning?
  • ⌚ 01:26 Who doesn’t see it as a box?
  • ⌚ 01:47 How are adults different from children?
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part two

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COMPREHENSION

  • ⌚ 01:52 What has Zach been trying to find out over the past decade?
  • ⌚ 2:20 Which example of imaginative thinking did you like the most?
  • ⌚ 2:23 Does Zach believe adults can regain this childlike wonder?
  • ⌚ 3:56 How did Zach play with the box when he was a small boy?
  • ⌚ 4:19 What happened when Zach found winter jackets in his box?
  • ⌚ 4:39 What happened to the box over the years?
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part three

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COMPREHENSION

  • ⌚ 05:02 What happened when he heard some noise coming from the garage?
  • ⌚ 05:37 Who did they meet in space and what did they show them?
  • ⌚ 5:52 What is the key to regaining childlike wonder?
  • ⌚ 06:03 What does it mean not to hold any assumptions about things?
  • ⌚ 06:13 How could this ability help us in life?
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part four

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COMPREHENSION

  • ⌚ 06:35 What did Zach show us and what was your first thought when you saw it?
  • ⌚ 7:32 How did Zach return on stage?
  • ⌚ 7:52 When can new ideas enter the world?
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POLL

Has Zach King succeed in waking up your childlike wonder through his TED talk?

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