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3. The monkeys in the trees. (chatter)

4. We to Chennai next week. Our cousin

married. (go, get)

5. The jet at a very high speed. (fly)

6. The passengers the train now. (board)

7. I hope you yourself. (enjoy)

B. Change each of these sentences into negative and interrogative sentences.

1. The baby is having a bath.

2. Tania is having breakfast.

3. The boy was playing the guitar.

4. Mansi is combing her hair.

5. They are going home.

6. Radha is mopping the floor.

7. The baby is sleeping.
8. She is writing a letter.

Let us now understand the difference between the simple present tense and the present
continuous tense.

Simple Present Tense Present Continuous Tense

The simple present tense is used to The present continuous tense is used to
talk about routines, regular actions, talk about actions that are happening at
facts and feelings. the time of speaking.

Common words used with it— Common words used with it—now,
normally, sometimes, at the moment.
every day, always.

C. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the present tense—simple present or
present continuous.

1. I (study) for my exams now.

2. She (know) how to ride a bike.

3. Grandmother and Grandfather usually (rest) in the afternoon.

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