Grammar - Present Simple vs Present Continuous 3
Index
Complete the following sentences using the verbs from the box
(present simple/present continuous)
.
ANSWERS
have | taste | think | see | smell
1)
In my opinion, coffee
delicious. That is why I drink it every day.
2)
Teresa
about the book she read yesterday.
3)
George
a shower at the moment.
4)
I
that Ireland is a beautiful country.
5)
The cook over there
his soup to be sure it's delicious.
6)
'She lives here but works in Barcelona during the week.' 'Oh, I
.
7)
This lotion
lovely, what's it called?
8)
They
a house in Times Square.
9)
I
my doctor next week.
10)
The boy over there
some roses. Maybe he'll give them to his mother.
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Answers
PRESENT SIMPLE
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
HAVE
I
have
a black BMW. (a state) to possess something
He
is having
dinner now. (an action) to do an activity or an experience
TASTE
This chicken
tastes
good. (a state) = has a delicious flavour
She
is tasting
the food. (an action) to put a little bit food in your mounth
THINK
I
think
this is their house. (a state) to have an opinion
I
'm thinking
about the plan. (an action) =am considering
SEE
I can
see
some children. (a state) to perceive with your eyes, to understand
I'
m seeing
my boss tomorrow. (an action) = am meeting
SMELL
Those flowers
smell
great. (a state) to have a specific smell
Why
are
you
smelling
the milk? (an action) to sense something using your nose
1) tastes 2) is thinking 3) is having 4) think 5) is tasting 6) see 7) smells 8) have 9) am seeing 10) is smelling