Present Simple vs. Present Continuous Worksheet
A Grade 9 ELA worksheet focusing on the correct usage and differentiation between the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses through various exercises.
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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 differentiating between the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses.
Choose the correct verb form (Present Simple or Present Continuous) to complete each sentence.
1. My sister usually (read) a book before bed.
is reading
reads
read
have read
2. Look! The children (play) in the park right now.
plays
play
are playing
played
Complete the following sentences using the correct form (Present Simple or Present Continuous) of the verb in parentheses.
1. He (work) as a teacher every day.
2. They (not / watch) TV at the moment.
3. What you (do) this evening?
4. The sun (rise) in the east.
Indicate whether the following statements about verb tense usage are True or False.
1. We use the Present Simple for actions happening at the exact moment of speaking.
True
False
2. Habits and routines are expressed using the Present Simple tense.
True
False
1. Explain the main difference between when to use the Present Simple and when to use the Present Continuous tense. Provide an example for each.
Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) describing your typical morning routine, using the Present Simple tense. Then, add two sentences describing something you are doing right now, using the Present Continuous tense.