Question

4 Complete the sentences with the present simple or the present continuous form of the verbs in brackets. Then match each sentence with rules a-e in the Learn this! box. 1. Let's go out. No it ______(rain)__2. This term we ____ about the Second World War in our history lesson. (learn)___3. ________you_______ what time it is? (know)___4. Fish________ in the sia (live)5. My parants______ tennis every Saturday morning. (play)6. l ______ this word (not understand)__7. How often ________ Fred ________ with the housework? (help)

Answer 1

1. Let's go out. No, it is raining.

Rule: Present continuous to describe current actions or situations.

2. This term we are learning about the Second World War in our history lesson.

Rule: Present continuous to express an activity happening in the present.

3. Do you know what time it is?

Rule: Present simple to talk about general truths or states.

4. Fish live in the sea.

Rule: Present simple to express general truths or habitual actions.

5. My parents play tennis every Saturday morning.

Rule: Present simple to describe regular or habitual actions.

6. I don't understand this word.

Rule: Present simple to express general truths or states.

7. How often does Fred help with the housework?

Rule: Present simple to talk about habitual or repeated actions.

Answer 2

1. Let's go out. No, it isn't raining.
2. This term we are learning about the Second World War in our history lesson.
3. Do you know what time it is?
4. Fish live in the sea.
5. My parents play tennis every Saturday morning.
6. I don't understand this word.
7. How often does Fred help with the housework?

Match each sentence with the rules in the Learn this! box:

1. Sentence 1: Rule c - Present continuous to talk about the current weather or situation.
2. Sentence 2: Rule e - Present continuous to talk about an action happening at the moment.
3. Sentence 3: Rule a - Present simple for general knowledge or facts.
4. Sentence 4: Rule a - Present simple for general knowledge or facts.
5. Sentence 5: Rule a - Present simple for habitual actions.
6. Sentence 6: Rule e - Present continuous to describe an action happening at the moment.
7. Sentence 7: Rule e - Present continuous to ask about the frequency of an action happening currently.