Simple Present vs. Present Continuous Tense

October 1st, 2021 in English Quiz

Fill in the blanks with the simple present or present continuous tense form of the verb.

1. The kettle ………………………….. (boils / is boiling)

2. Heat ………………………….. bodies. (expand / expands)

3. Hurry up! We ……………………….. late. (get / are getting)

4. Temperatures …………………………… all over the world. (rise / are rising)

5. Birds of a feather ………………………… (flock / are flocking) together.

6. My son ……………………….. to sketch landscapes. (love / loves / is loving)

7. I ……………………….. (think / am thinking) you ……………………………. (make / are making) a mistake.

8. He ………………………. a fleet of cars. (owns / is owning / own)

9. You never …………………………… me finish a sentence. (let / are letting / lets)

10. She ………………………….. (aspire / aspires / is aspiring) to be a singer.

11. The cake …………………………. delicious. (taste / tastes / is tasting)

Answers

1. The kettle is boiling.

2. Heat expands bodies.

3. Hurry up! We are getting late.

4. Temperatures are rising all over the world.

5. Birds of a feather flock together.

6. My son loves to sketch landscapes.

7. I think you are making a mistake.

8. He owns a fleet of cars.

9. You never let me finish a sentence.

10. She aspires to be a singer.

11. The cake tastes delicious.