Present continuous
13 Put the verbs into the correct form of the present simple or the present continuous.
1 A: Do (you want) to go out?
B: I can't. I am (studying) for a History test at the moment.
2 A: It's very quiet. Where is everybody?
B: Mum is (visiting) her aunt and Dad is (walking) the dog.
3 A: We (go) on holiday every August.
B: Us too! We are (flying) to Italy this year.
4 A: What time does (the bus arrive)?
B: It (gets) here at 6 o'clock.
5 A: Is (Fran tidying) her bedroom?
B: No, she's tired. She is (lying) on her bed, and (watching) TV.
1. It's hot. I'll go for a swim.- an on-the-spot decision.
2. Outdoor activities will soon be replaced by online games.-a future prediction based on what we think will happen.
3. Be careful! You're going to cut yourself with that knife.- a future prediction based on what we see.
4. Paintballing is becoming very popular with teenagers.- a gradually developing situation.
5. Aidar is starting a new hobby this weekend.-a fixed arrangement in the near future.
6. Now that I have the time, I'm going to leari how to paint.- a future plan or intention.
7. Surfing lessons start at 9:00 am.- a timetable.
8. I'll come see you play rugby today, I promise. - a promise
Present continuous
13 Put the verbs into the correct form of the present simple or the present continuous.
1 A: Do (you want) to go out?
B: I can't. I am (studying) for a History test at the moment.
2 A: It's very quiet. Where is everybody?
B: Mum is (visiting) her aunt and Dad is (walking) the dog.
3 A: We (go) on holiday every August.
B: Us too! We are (flying) to Italy this year.
4 A: What time does (the bus arrive)?
B: It (gets) here at 6 o'clock.
5 A: Is (Fran tidying) her bedroom?
B: No, she's tired. She is (lying) on her bed, and (watching) TV.
1. It's hot. I'll go for a swim.- an on-the-spot decision.
2. Outdoor activities will soon be replaced by online games.-a future prediction based on what we think will happen.
3. Be careful! You're going to cut yourself with that knife.- a future prediction based on what we see.
4. Paintballing is becoming very popular with teenagers.- a gradually developing situation.
5. Aidar is starting a new hobby this weekend.-a fixed arrangement in the near future.
6. Now that I have the time, I'm going to leari how to paint.- a future plan or intention.
7. Surfing lessons start at 9:00 am.- a timetable.
8. I'll come see you play rugby today, I promise. - a promise