Share B2-C1 - Present Simple or Present Continuous
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My family owns five houses. / My family is owning five houses. Which one is correct?
My family owns five houses.
Our trip is depending on the weather. / Our trip depends on the weather. Which one is correct?
Our trip depends on the weather.
This dress is fitting you perfectly. / This dress fits you perfectly. Which one is correct?
This dress fits you perfectly.
What is this box containing? / What does this box contain? Which one is correct?
What does this box contain?
Who is this notebook belonging to? / Who does this notebook belong to? Which one is correct?
Who does this notebook belong to?
I am understanding everything you're saying. / I understand everything you're saying. Which one is correct?
I understand everything you're saying.
What does crocodile taste like? / What is crocodile tasting like? Which one is correct?
What does crocodile taste like?
This cake tastes like chocolate. / This cake is tasting like chocolate. Which one is correct?
This cake tastes like chocolate.
He is very patient with me. / He is being very patient with me. Which one is correct?
Both! He is very patient with me (He is always patient with me) / He is being very patient with me (He is showing me a lot of patience right now)
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.)
I see her at the pub. / I'm seeing her at the pub. Which one is correct?
Both are correct! I see her at the pub. (She is there now.) / I'm seeing her in the pub. (I have an appointment with her in the pub.)
I see what you mean. / I'm seeing what you mean. Which one is correct?
I see what you mean. (I understand.)
My head aches. / My head is aching. Which one is correct?
Both sentences are correct!
How do you feel now? / How are you feeling now? Which one is correct?
Both sentences are correct!
Are both sentences acceptable? I need a holiday. / I'm needing a holiday.
No. Only "I need a holiday." is correct.
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.
