Which verbs are not correct in the Present Continuous? Write the correct form:
1. Jenny says she’ll call you back – she’s making a cake.
2. Shh! Grandpa is having a little rest.
3. I’m understanding this topic quite well.
4. Harry’s having three older sisters.
5. Look, it’s getting dark already.
6. The city is becoming very expensive.
7. He’s not knowing this material.
8. Don’t cut the bough you are standing on.
2)
Divide the following time words into two columns: (a) those used with Present Simple and (b) those used with Present Continuous:
now, sometimes, at the moment, never, occasionally, these days, at present, seldom, Look! Listen! tonight, often, every evening, today, from time to time, tomorrow, always
1. Jenny says she’ll call you back – she’s making a cake.
2. Shh! Grandpa is having a little rest.
3. I’m understanding this topic quite well.
4. Harry’s having three older sisters.
5. Look, it’s getting dark already.
6. The city is becoming very expensive.
7. He’s not knowing this material.
8. Don’t cut the bough you are standing on.
2)
Divide the following time words into two columns: (a) those used with Present Simple and (b) those used with Present Continuous:
now, sometimes, at the moment, never, occasionally, these days, at present, seldom, Look! Listen! tonight, often, every evening, today, from time to time, tomorrow, always
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1)
1. says she call
2. has a little
3. i understand this
4. Harry has three
5. it gets dark already
6. becomes very
7. he doesn't know this
8. you stand on
2)
Present Simple:
sometimes, never, occasionaly, these days, seldom, often, every evening, from time to time, always
Present Continuous:
now, at the moment, at present, tonight, today, tomorrow