Simple Present versus Present Continuous 1

Gap-fill exercise

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

For each sentence, use either the simple present or the present continuous.


1. The sun in the west. (set)

2. Look! The sun . Isn't it beautiful? (set)

3. John and Elena three children, ages 9, 7, and 2. (have)

4. Sally a salad for lunch every day. (eat)

5. It's suppertime. Ron a hamburger, but I a chicken sandwich. (eat)

6. Whenever Ethan a funny joke, Michael . (tell; laugh)

7. The chemical symbol for silver Ag. (be)

8. The kittens with a toy mouse. (play)

9. Samantha to the mall now. (go)

10. At this very moment, my son some ice cream out of the freezer because he hungry. (get; be)