Grammar - Present Simple vs Present Continuous 4
Index
Complete the following sentences using the verbs from the box
(present simple/present continuous)
.
ANSWERS
appear | feel | enjoy | look | fit
1)
The trousers
fine, but the shirt's too small.
2)
The woman
at the photo. I wonder if she likes it.
3)
The whole family
a leisurely stroll in the sunshine at the moment.
4)
She
to be a perfectly normal person.
5)
It
like you won't be needing me anymore.
6)
The vet
the cat's paw to discover if it is broken.
7)
It's nice fabric – it
like leather.
8)
We
a smoke alarm to the ceiling tomorrow.
9)
Michael
playing tennis and football.
10)
She
in a new play at the theatre.
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Answers
PRESENT SIMPLE
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
APPEAR
It
appears
that he's wrong. (a state) to seem
He
is appearing
on television today. (an action) to be seen by the public
FEEL
Your hair
feels
like silk. (a state) = has the texture of
He's feeling the baby's leg. (an action) = is touching
ENJOY
I
enjoy
live concerts. = in general
I
'm enjoying
this concert. = in particular
LOOK
She
looks
excited. (a state) to appear
He
is looking
out of the window. (an action) = to turn your eyes in a certain direction
FIT
This dress
fits
her perfectly. (a state) = it is the right size
He
is fitting
the windows. (an action) = is putting on
1) fit 2) is looking 3) is enjoying 4) appears 5) looks 6) is feeling 7) feels 8) are fitting 9) enjoys 10) is appearing