Контрольные задания > Complete the sentences with the Present Simple or Present Continuous form of TWO of the verbs in brackets.
Вопрос:
Complete the sentences with the Present Simple or Present Continuous form of TWO of the verbs in brackets.
Ответ:
Let's complete the sentences:
1. I hear you 're learning to play the drums - is that right? (hear / learn / think)
*Explanation:* The sentence uses the present continuous form 'are learning' to indicate that the person is currently in the process of learning to play the drums. The word 'hear' remains unchanged as it is used in the context of hearing information.
2. I usually wait for the school bus, but this morning I'm getting a lift from my dad. (get / take / wait)
*Explanation:* 'Usually wait' is in the present simple, indicating a regular action. 'I'm getting' is in the present continuous, indicating an action happening now.
3. Mia usually takes to work, but today she is coming by train. (take / come / drive)
*Explanation:* 'Takes' is in the present simple, indicating a regular action. 'Is coming' is in the present continuous, indicating an action happening today.
4. Quick, the film is starting! You miss the best part! (finish / miss / start)
*Explanation:* 'Is starting' is in the present continuous, indicating something happening now. 'You miss' is in the present simple, expressing a general truth.
5. I like my football coach because she always gives me to do my best. (encourage / give / like)
*Explanation:* 'I like' is in the present simple, expressing a general feeling. 'Gives' is in the present simple, indicating a habitual action.
6. Oh no! Jill and Charles are discussing politics again!
*Explanation:* 'Are discussing' is in the present continuous, indicating something happening now.
7. My brothers are having dinner with us tonight. They're at a summer camp.
*Explanation:* 'Are having' is in the present continuous, indicating something happening tonight.
8. Oh no! It is raining! We can't have a picnic now.
*Explanation:* 'Is raining' is in the present continuous, indicating something happening now.
9. Builders are redecorating our house this month.
*Explanation:* 'Are redecorating' is in the present continuous, indicating something happening this month.
10. Cate is thinking about starting dance classes.
*Explanation:* 'Is thinking' is in the present continuous, indicating what Cate is considering.
11. (you) already? You only got here a few minutes ago! Have you finished
*Explanation:* 'Have you finished' is in the present perfect, asking if something is completed.