Task 1. Write complete sentences. Use the present simple or the present continuous 1 tigers/not come/from this country
2 you/do your homework/right now?
3 Mark/usually/eat/with us/but today he's at his friend's
house
4 Jane/need/any help/with her work?
5 the boys/wear/shorts/today/because it’s hot

1. Tigers do not come from this country.

Explanation: We use the present simple when talking about general facts or permanent situations. In this case, tigers are not native to this country, so we use the present simple to state this fact.

2. Are you doing your homework right now?

Explanation: We use the present continuous to talk about actions happening at the moment of speaking. In this case, we are asking if the person is currently doing their homework.

3. Mark usually eats with us, but today he's at his friend's house.

Explanation: We use the present simple to talk about regular activities or habits. In this case, Mark usually eats with us. However, today he is an exception and he is at his friend's house. Therefore, we use the present continuous to talk about the current temporary situation.

4. Does Jane need any help with her work?

Explanation: We use the present simple to ask about general situations or habits. In this case, we are asking if Jane generally needs help with her work.

5. The boys are wearing shorts today because it's hot.

Explanation: We use the present continuous to talk about temporary situations or actions happening at the moment. In this case, the boys are wearing shorts today as a response to the current hot weather.