Choose between the simple and continuous aspects in the following sentences. If

two answers are possible, write them both. Do this in your notebook.

1 Where's Stella? She (is playing) tennis in the park. (present)

2 They (went) abroad three times last year. (past)

3 I (will see) you outside the cinema at eight o'clock. (future)

4 The telephone (rang) but I (was watching) my favourite programme so I (did not

answer) it. (past)

5 Simon (is working) really hard for his exams next month. (present)

6 He (will live) away from home when he starts college. (future)

7 Cats (do not like) water. (present)

8 I (did not understand) what she (meant) at first, but then she (explained) more

clearly. (past)

9 I think I (will make) a cup of tea. (future)

10 The bottle (rolled) off the table and (smashed) when it (hit) the floor. (past)

11 I (called) at the office but they (were all working) so I (did not stay) long, (past)

12 I (am seeing) my parents tonight so I (will give) them your message then. (future)

13 I (do not understand) a single word he (is saying). (present)

14 Five or six people (are waiting) to see Mrs Blackstone. (present)

15 The bottle (rolled) off the table, but I (had caught) it before it (went) over the edge.

(past)