Present Simple vs. Present Continuous
A Grade 7 ELA worksheet focusing on the correct usage and differentiation between the present simple and present continuous tenses.
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Present Simple vs. Present Continuous
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Read each instruction carefully and complete the exercises below. This worksheet will help you practice using the present simple and present continuous tenses correctly.
Complete the following sentences using either the present simple or present continuous form of the verb in parentheses.
1. My sister (study) for her English test right now.
2. We usually (go) to the park on Saturdays.
3. Look! The birds (sing) beautifully in the tree.
4. He (not often / watch) TV in the evenings.
5. What you (do) this weekend?
Choose the correct verb tense (present simple or present continuous) to complete each sentence.
1. Sarah always her homework before dinner.
does
is doing
do
are doing
2. Listen! John his guitar in his room.
plays
is playing
play
are playing
Determine if the following statements about present simple and present continuous are True or False.
1. The present simple tense is used for actions happening at the exact moment of speaking.
True
False
2. We use the present continuous for habits and routines.
True
False
Write two sentences using the present simple tense and two sentences using the present continuous tense.
1. Present Simple:
2. Present Simple:
3. Present Continuous:
4. Present Continuous: