Present Simple vs. Continuous: Exercise
somdn_product_pageThis present simple vs present continuous worksheet gives teachers of teens and adults a practical A1 review of when to use each tense. Students revise the rules, then choose the correct form in context.
Level: A1
Time: 25 minutes +
This lesson comes with:
Fillable Fields – The student worksheet can be completed online or printed.
Teacher’s Copy – Includes teacher’s notes and an answer key.
Student Version – Ready to email to your class for online lessons.
Present Simple vs Present Continuous Worksheet: Overview
1. Tense Use and State Verbs
Students review the uses of both tenses and check how state verbs are used.
2. Gap-Fill Practice
Students complete 22 sentences, choosing the appropriate form. These present simple vs present continuous exercises cover habits, facts, states, temporary situations, actions in progress, timetables and future arrangements. The activity works well for class, homework or extra practice.
Skills Developed
Choosing between the two tenses, recognising their different uses, and forming the correct verb forms in context.
Lesson Objectives
By the end of the exercise, students will be better able to distinguish between the present simple and present continuous and use each tense in context.
Try this present simple vs present continuous worksheet in class today!
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