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A. Complete the sentences with the simple present tense form of the verbs in
the brackets.

1. The sun a star. (be)

2. I to sleep at nine-thirty every night. (go)
3. My sister’s flight at ten-forty tonight. (land)

4. The Gulf of Finland a sight to behold in the winter. (be)
5. I usually sea beaches in the winter months. (visit)

6. What time Riya for her dance classes? (go)

B. Complete the sentences with present continuous tense form of the verbs in
the brackets.

1. I can’t hear you. I to music. (listen)

2. Sujata vegetarian food today. (eat)

3. Junaid and I at the street theatre competition next
week. (perform)

4. She at my house for a month. (stay)

5. Dhruv not college these days. (attend)
6. I by a train right now. I can barely hear you. Let me
call you back. (travel)

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

Simple present tense Present continuous tense

Used to describe actions that are happening
Used to express general truths
now
• Water freezes at zero degrees.
• We are playing football.

Used to express habits and routines Used to express annoying habits
• I wake up at 6 every day. • You are always arguing.

Used for instructions and directions Used to talk about actions planned for the

• Mix flour and water. Then, knead future
it into a soft ball. • We are going to Mumbai next month.
Used for fixed arrangements Used to describe a temporary situation

• The train arrives at 10 a.m. • She’s staying with her aunt for a few days.

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