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Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

A Grade 4 ELA worksheet focusing on understanding and applying the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses through various exercises.

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Multiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / FalseShort Answer

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1.b

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ELAGrammarVerbsPresent SimplePresent ContinuousGrade 4
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Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you practice using the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses.

Read each sentence and choose the correct verb tense.

1. My brother usually   his bike to school.

a

ride

b

rides

c

is riding

d

are riding

2. Look! The cat   on the fence.

a

sleeps

b

is sleeping

c

sleep

d

sleeping

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. Use either Present Simple or Present Continuous.

1. She often   (read) books before bed.

2. Right now, they   (play) soccer in the park.

3. The sun   (rise) in the east.

4. We   (eat) dinner at the moment.

Decide if the statement about Present Simple or Present Continuous is True or False.

1. We use the Present Simple for actions happening right now.

T

True

F

False

2. We use 'is' or 'are' with the -ing form of the verb for Present Continuous.

T

True

F

False

1. Write one sentence using the Present Simple tense and one sentence using the Present Continuous tense. Underline the verbs in both sentences.