Present Simple vs Present Continuous Practice

Introduction

Understanding the contrast between Present Simple and Present Continuous is essential for clear, accurate English. Present Simple covers habits, routines, schedules, and general facts. Present Continuous focuses on actions happening now, temporary situations, and near‑future arrangements. This online quiz helps you decide quickly which tense fits the context by highlighting common pitfalls (like stative verbs) and time markers.

Test Overview

• Total Questions: 30
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Level: A2–B1
• Focus: Contrasting the two tenses to highlight their different uses

Detailed Question Breakdown (Sneak Peek)

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SECTION 1: Multiple Choice (Sample)

• I _____ coffee every morning. (drink / am drinking)
• Look! It _____ outside. (rains / is raining)
• I _____ this song! (love / am loving)
• I _____ at a hotel this week. (stay / am staying)

SECTION 2: Matching (Sample)

Match each sentence to its function (habit, now, temporary, fact, future arrangement):

• I work in a bank. → ______
• I’m working on a special project this month. → ______
• The train leaves at 6 PM. → ______
• Look! The baby is sleeping. → ______

Alternative format (time expressions):

• I _____ English every day. → ______
• She _____ her homework right now. → ______
• We _____ a party this Saturday. → ______

SECTION 3: Fill‑in‑the‑Blank (Sample)

• Quiet please! The baby __________ (sleep) now.
• They __________ (not/eat) meat. They are vegetarians.
• I usually __________ (drive) to work, but today I __________ (take) the bus.

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