Grammar exercises · 11 questions

Present simple vs present continuous exercises

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Test yourself on present simple vs present continuous with 11 interactive questions. Every answer comes with an explanation — and if you get one wrong, the AI tutor can explain exactly why your answer didn't work.

Question 1 of 11

Choose the correct sentence.

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Guessing gets you through a quiz; understanding gets you through the exam. Read the full Present simple vs present continuous lesson Use the present simple for routines, facts and permanent situations: 'I work in Dhaka.' Use the present continuous for actions happening right now or temporary situations: 'I'm working from home this week.' Stative verbs (know, want, believe) resist the continuous even when the meaning feels immediate, and time words like 'always' or 'right now' usually signal which tense is needed.

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