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.