Un simple - present continuous
23. use the verbs to complete the sentences. use the present simple or the
present continuous
look
prefer
appear
have
not know
smell
not like
think
not/belong
6 this isn't ahmed's coat. it
1 ava
classical music
to jazz and pop
2 he
new cabinets in the kitchen.
3 she
so relieved now that the test is over
4 tom
indian food. it's too hot and spicy for him
5 the new rock band
on stage tonight
to him
7 the food
nice
8 the funfair ndes are exciting we
a great time!
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where jane is at the moment
10 the browns
of going to the theatre tonight
- In this sentence, we use the present simple tense because it talks about Ava's general preference for music genres.
2. He is having new cabinets in the kitchen.
- In this sentence, we use the present continuous tense because it describes an action that is happening at the moment of speaking.
3. She is so relieved now that the test is over.
- In this sentence, we use the present continuous tense because it describes a temporary state or feeling that is happening at the moment.
4. Tom doesn't like Indian food. It is too hot and spicy for him.
- In this sentence, we use the present simple tense because it talks about Tom's general dislike for Indian food.
5. The new rock band is appearing on stage tonight.
- In this sentence, we use the present continuous tense because it describes a future arrangement or plan.
6. This isn't Ahmed's coat. It doesn't belong to him.
- In this sentence, we use the present simple tense because it talks about a fact or a permanent state.
7. The food smells nice.
- In this sentence, we use the present simple tense because it describes a general situation or fact.
8. The funfair rides are exciting. We are having a great time!
- In this sentence, we use the present continuous tense because it describes an action happening at the moment and emphasizes the current experience.
9. I don't know where Jane is at the moment.
- In this sentence, we use the present simple tense because it talks about a fact or a general situation.
10. The Browns are thinking of going to the theatre tonight.
- In this sentence, we use the present continuous tense because it describes a future plan or intention.