B2-C1 - Present Simple or Present Continuous | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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She is having a baby. / She has a baby. Which one is correct?

Both sentences are correct! She's having a baby. (She's pregnant) / She has a baby. (It is already born.)

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I see her in the pub. / I'm seeing her in the pub. Which one is correct?

Both are correct! I see her in the pub. (She is there now.) / I'm seeing her in the pub. (I have an appointment with her in the pub.)

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I see what you mean. / I'm seeing what you mean. Which one is correct?

I see what you mean. (I understand.)

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My head aches. / My head is aching. Which one is correct?

Both sentences are correct!

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How do you feel now? / How are you feeling now? Which one is correct?

Both sentences are correct!

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Are both sentences acceptable? I need a holiday. / I'm needing a holiday.

No. Only "I need a holiday." is correct.

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Are both sentences acceptable? I've been thinking about you for some time. / I think about you all the time.

Both sentences are acceptable.

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Are both sentences acceptable? This box is containing all the relevant documents. / This box contains all the relevant documents.

No. Only "This box contains all the relevant documents." is correct.

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Are both sentences acceptable? Are you still feeling sick? / Do you still feel sick?

Yes. Both sentences are acceptable.

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Are both sentences acceptable? I can see somebody moving in the trees over there. / I keep seeing somebody moving in the trees over there.

Yes. Both sentences are acceptable.

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Who is that coat belonging to? Is this sentence correct or not?

No, it's incorrect. >> Who does that coat belong to?

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He is possessing a really remarkable collection of paintings. Is this sentence correct or not?

No, it's incorrect. >> He possesses a really remarkable collection of paintings.

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Is that costume fitting you ok? Is this sentence correct or not?

No, it isn't. >> Does that costume fit you ok?

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I think he's just lacking confidence at the moment. Is this sentence correct or not?

No, it's incorrect. >> I think he lacks confidence at the moment.

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I think people are realising now that a pay raise is out of the question. Is this sentence correct or not?

No, it's incorrect. >> I think people realise now that a pay raise is out of the question.

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I think I'm recognising the man wearing a brown suit. Is this sentence correct or not?

No, it isn't. >> I think I recognise the man wearing a brown suit.

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