English Grammar Course Unit 3: Present continuous (I am doing) or Simple present (I do)?

Incorrect. The present continuous is climbing is used to talk about an action that is happening at the time of speaking. Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the present perfect has climbed.

Incorrect. The present continuous is used to talk about something that is happening a the time of speaking. What are they talking about?  Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the simple present.

Incorrect. The simple present is used to talk about things in general or things that happen repeatedly. The correct answer is ‘Do you believe in God? Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the present continuous.

Incorrect. The present continuous tense is used to talk about something that is happening at the time of speaking. Look! That man is trying to open the door of your car. Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the simple present.

Incorrect. The simple present is used to talk about things in general or for a permanent situation. The moon goes  around the earth. Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the present continuous.

Incorrect. The simple present is used to talk about things in general.  What do you think about my idea? Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the present continuous.

Incorrect. The present continuous is used to talk about temporary situations. Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the simple present.

Incorrect. The simple present is used to talk about things in general. I usually go to work by car. Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the present continuous.

Incorrect. The simple present is used to talk about things in general. I do not belong to a political party. Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the present continuous.

Incorrect. The present continuous is used to talk about things that happen at the time of speaking. The simple present is used to talk about things in general. The bus is coming. I do not want to miss it. Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the simple present instead of the present continuous  and vice versa. Please note that ‘want’ is an irregular verb which means that it is normally not used in the present continuous tense. Example: You can only say ‘I know’ but not ‘I am knowing’. Likewise, you can only say ‘I want’ but not ‘I am wanting’.

Incorrect. The simple present is used to talk about permanent situations. The river Nile flows into the Mediterranean. Therefore this answer is wrong since it uses the present continuous.

Incorrect. The present continuous is used to talk about temporary situations.  The river is flowing very fast today- much faster than usual. Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the simple past tense.

Incorrect. The simple present is used to talk about things in general. Does it ever snow in India. Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the present continuous.

Incorrect. We use the present continuous to talk about temporary situations and the simple present to talk about things in general. We usually grow vegetables in our garden, but this year we are not growing any. Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the present continuous instead of the simple present and vice versa.

Correct. The present continuous is used to talk about temporary situations.

A: Can you drive?

B: No, but I am learning.

Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the simple present instead of the present continuous.

Incorrect. The present continuous is used to talk about things that happen at the time of speaking. However, some verbs are irregular and cannot be used in the continuous tense. They are therefore used in the simple tense. I do not need it right now. I am not needing it right now, is incorrect.

Incorrect. The present continuous is used to talk about something is happening at the time of speaking. I am getting. Let’s go get something to eat. Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the simple tense.

Incorrect. The simple present is used to talk about things in general. He does not eat meat. Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the present continuous.

Incorrect. The simple present is used to talk about things in general. I do not believe him. Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the present continuous.  Also, please note that ‘believe’ is an irregular verb and is usually not used in the continuous tense. Example:’I am knowing’ is wrong. It should be ‘I know’. Likewise, ‘I am believing’ is wrong. It should be ‘I believe you.’

Incorrect.  The simple present is used to talk about things in general and the present continuous is used to talk about temporary situations. He is staying at the Hilton Hotel. He usually stays at the Hilton Hotel when he’s in San Francisco. Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the simple present instead of the present continuous and vice versa.

Incorrect. The simple present is used to talk about permanent situations and the present continuous is used to talk about present continuous.  My parents live in Winnipeg. They were born there and have never lived anywhere else.  Where do your parents live? Therefore this answer is incorrect since it used the present continuous instead of the simple present.

Incorrect. The present continuous is used to talk about temporary situations.  She is staying with her sister until she finds somewhere else to live. Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the simple present.

Correct. The simple present is used to talk about permanent situations and the present continuous is used to talk about temporary situations.

A: What does your father your do?

B: He’s a teacher, but he is not working right now.

Therefore this answer is incorrect since it uses the simple present instead of present continuous and vice versa.