Question

Put the verds in brackets into the present simple or present continuous.1. A: She .....(see) her lawyer tonight. B: I ......(see). I hope he can help her.2. A: They ....(think) of buying a new car. B: I ....(think) that is a great idea.

Answer 1

1 A sees
  B see
2 A are thinking
  B think 

Answer 2

I can help you with your grammar question. Here is the answer:

1. A: She is seeing her lawyer tonight. B: I see. I hope he can help her. 2. A: They are thinking of buying a new car. B: I think that is a great idea.

To explain, we use the present simple to talk about general facts, habits, or permanent situations. We use the present continuous to talk about actions that are happening now or in the near future.

For example:

- She lives in London. (a permanent situation) - She is living in Paris for a few months. (a temporary situation) - I drink coffee every morning. (a habit) - I am drinking too much coffee these days. (a temporary or new habit)

Some verbs are not normally used in the present continuous, such as know, like, promise, etc.

For example:

- I know a bit about cars. (not I am knowing a bit about cars) - I promise I gave you back the keys. (not I am promising I gave you back the keys)

I hope this helps you understand the difference between the present simple and the present continuous. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask me.