Complete the sentence using the correct form of the present simple or continuous: I (have) a ticket for the concert on Friday and I (get) really excited!
HAVE; AM GETTING
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Complete the sentence using the correct form of the present simple or continuous:The group (come) from the same school as I went to, which makes it even more exciting.
COME
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Complete the sentence using the correct form of the present simple or continuous: They (perform) all over Europe now, or at least that's what my friend (tell) me.
ARE PERFORMING; TELLS
15
Complete the sentence using the correct form of the present simple or continuous: I (understand) that the concert is sold out. I can't wait to (hear) them play!
UNDERSTAND; HEAR
15
Complete the sentence using the correct form of the present simple or continuous: I (know) one of the roadies and at the moment he (work) backstage on some of their gigs here in the UK.
KNOW; IS WORKING
15
Complete the sentence using the correct form of the present simple or continuous: He (say) that the band (really look forward) to coming back to their home town to play on Friday.
SAYS; ARE REALLY LOOKING FORWARD
15
Complete the sentence using the correct form of the present simple or continuous: Some people (criticise) them for that, but I (disagree) . I'm still their biggest fan.
CRITICISE; DISAGREE
15
What's the difference in meaning? She's arrogant VS She's being arrogant
The first is stative ( a permanent state) and the other is dynamic (a temporary feeling/action)
15
What's the difference in meaning? I have a new racing bike VS I'm having a hard time at work
The first is stative referring to possession and the second is dynamic as you're experiencing something
15
What's the difference in meaning? I think it's a great movie VS I'm thinking about having fish for lunch
The first is stative, it's your opinion and the second is dynamic, you are considering it now
15
What's the difference in meaning? She depends on her parents for money VS I'm depending on you to help me
The first is stative as it's a long term state and the second is dynamic and refers to a temporary situation
15
Present simple or continuous? For routine or regular repeated actions and habits
SIMPLE
15
Present simple or continuous? With stative verbs like know, think, understand, love, smell etc.
(usually) SIMPLE
15
Present simple or continuous? With facts or something that is generally true
SIMPLE
15
Present simple or continuous? For actions happening at the moment
CONTINUOUS
15
Present simple or continuous? for temporary situations
