Question

B) Complete the following sentences with the appropriate form of the verbs in parentheses.

1) Steve and Derek ______________________________________________ football in the backyard now. (to watch) *

2) ______________________________________________ your new blouse to Jean’s party tomorrow? (you; to wear) *

3) My parents ______________________________________________home from work before 6 p.m. (not; to come) *

4) Vincent ______________________________________________ his grandparents next week. ( to visit) *

5) Melanie always______________________________________________ for clothes on Saturdays. (to shop) *

Answer 1

Present Simple and Present Continuous

1) Steve and Derek are watching football in the backyard now. (to watch) *

2) Are you wearing your new blouse to Jean’s party tomorrow? (you; to wear) *

3) My parents aren't coming home from work before 6 p.m. (not; to come) *

4) Vincent is visiting his grandparents next week. ( to visit) *

5) Melanie always shops for clothes on Saturdays. (to shop) *

Usamos o presente simples quando queremos falar sobre hábitos ou rotinas fixas - coisas que não mudam.

Usamos o presente contínuo para falar sobre ações que estão acontecendo no momento presente, mas que logo terminarão.