Present Simple vs Present Continuous worksheet

1. 1.
   He to work by bike, but today he's taking the bus.a) goesb) is going
2. 2.
   Where's Ana? — She a shower.a) hasb) 's having
3. 3.
   I in Bucharest, but this month I'm staying in Cluj.a) liveb) am living
4. 4.
   Water at 100°C.a) is boilingb) boils
5. 5.
   Hurry up! Everyone for us.a) waitsb) is waiting

1. 1.
   I'm usually getting up at 7.
2. 2.
   Listen! Someone knocks at the door.
3. 3.
   I'm wanting a coffee.

Write two sentences about your own life: one with Present Simple and one with Present Continuous. Then explain the difference to a partner.

1. 1.a) goes His usual habit takes the Present Simple.
2. 2.b) 's having It's happening right now.
3. 3.a) live Bucharest is the permanent situation; Cluj is the temporary one.
4. 4.b) boils A scientific fact takes the Present Simple.
5. 5.b) is waiting The waiting is happening right now.

1. 1.I usually get up at 7. Usually describes a habit, so it takes the Present Simple.
2. 2.Listen! Someone is knocking at the door. Listen! points to something happening right now.
3. 3.I want a coffee. Want is a state verb, so it stays in the Present Simple.

Answers will vary. Check that each sentence follows the rule on page 1, or paste them into Clarigram to have them checked.