Present continuous tense – English Grammar Test for A2
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Part A – Choose the correct tense
Complete each sentence with the correct form: Present Simple or Present Continuous.
1 She usually ___ (read) novels, but right now she ___ (read) a magazine.
2 They ___ (play) football every Saturday, but today they ___ (play) basketball.
3 I normally ___ (drink) tea, but now I ___ (drink) coffee.
4 We often ___ (walk) to school, but this week we ___ (take) the bus.
5 He usually ___ (work) in the office, but today he ___ (work) from home.
6 The children usually ___ (play) outside, but today they ___ (stay) inside.
7 She usually ___ (wear) jeans, but today she ___ (wear) a dress.
8 They ___ (watch) TV every evening, but right now they ___ (watch) a film at the cinema.
9 I ___ (go) to the gym twice a week, but this week I ___ (try) yoga.
10 He normally ___ (read) newspapers, but this morning he ___ (read) a novel.
11 My parents usually ___ (eat) at home, but this week they ___ (eat) at my aunt’s house.
12 Peter usually ___ (ride) his bike to school, but today he ___ (go) by bus.
13 The sun ___ (rise) in the east, and right now it ___ (shine) brightly.
14 We usually ___ (shop) at the market, but today we ___ (shop) at the supermarket.
15 The baby usually ___ (sleep) in her bed, but today she ___ (sleep) in the living room.
16 They often ___ (travel) in summer, but this year they ___ (travel) in spring.
17 I usually ___ (sit) at the back, but today I ___ (sit) at the front.
18 He normally ___ (drive) to work, but this week he ___ (ride) his bike.
19 My sister usually ___ (cook) dinner, but tonight we ___ (eat) in a restaurant.
20 We normally ___ (meet) on Mondays, but this week we ___ (meet) on Tuesday.
Part B – Error Correction
Each sentence has a mistake. Rewrite it correctly.
21 She reading a book now.
22 He go to school by bus every day.
23 They are usually playing football on Sundays.
24 Look! The dog run fast.
25 We are often study in the library.
26 She wear a dress today.
27 They is swimming in the pool now.
28 My father is works in the garden.
29 The children plays outside every afternoon.
30 Listen! The birds sings in the tree.
Part C – Reading Comprehension
It is Friday afternoon. The Clark family usually spends Fridays at home, but today they are doing different things. Mr. Clark usually works in an office, but today he is working in the garden. Mrs. Clark usually cooks dinner in the evening, but tonight she is not cooking. She is talking with her friend on the phone. Their son, Ben, usually plays football after school, but today he is studying for his exam. Their daughter, Lisa, usually reads comics, but right now she is drawing pictures in her room. The grandparents usually watch TV in the evening, but today they are sitting in the backyard and drinking tea. Everyone is doing something different from usual, but they are enjoying the day.
31 What is Mr. Clark usually doing on Fridays?
32 What is he doing today?
33 What does Mrs. Clark usually do in the evening?
34 What is she doing tonight?
35 What does Ben usually do after school?
36 What is he doing today?
37 What does Lisa usually do?
38 What is she doing now?
39 What do the grandparents usually do in the evening?
40 What are they doing today?
Answer
Part A
1 reads / is reading – Habit vs. now.
2 play / are playing – Usual vs. today.
3 drink / am drinking – Usual vs. now.
4 walk / are taking – Routine vs. this week.
5 works / is working – Habit vs. today.
6 play / are staying – Normal vs. today.
7 wears / is wearing – Usual vs. today.
8 watch / are watching – Habit vs. current action.
9 go / am trying – Regular vs. temporary.
10 reads / is reading – Normal vs. this morning.
11 eat / are eating – Habit vs. this week.
12 rides / is going – Usual vs. today.
13 rises / is shining – Fact vs. now.
14 shop / are shopping – Habit vs. today.
15 sleeps / is sleeping – Usual vs. today.
16 travel / are travelling – Normal vs. this year.
17 sit / am sitting – Habit vs. today.
18 drives / is riding – Usual vs. temporary.
19 cooks / are eating – Usual vs. tonight.
20 meet / are meeting – Routine vs. arrangement.
Part B
21 She is reading a book now.
22 He goes to school by bus every day.
23 They usually play football on Sundays.
24 Look! The dog is running fast.
25 We often study in the library.
26 She is wearing a dress today.
27 They are swimming in the pool now.
28 My father is working in the garden.
29 The children play outside every afternoon.
30 Listen! The birds are singing in the tree.
Part C – Reading Comprehension
31 He usually works in an office.
32 He is working in the garden.
33 She usually cooks dinner.
34 She is talking with her friend on the phone.
35 He usually plays football.
36 He is studying for his exam.
37 She usually reads comics.
38 She is drawing pictures.
39 They usually watch TV.
40 They are sitting in the backyard and drinking tea.