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B2-C1 - Present Simple or Present Continuous

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  • "He is possessing a really amazing collection of paintings." Is this sentence correct or not?
    No, it's incorrect. >> He possesses a really remarkable collection of paintings.
  • Who is this notebook belonging to? / Who does this notebook belong to? Which one is correct?
    Who does this notebook belong to?
  • "I'm having a great time." Is this sentence correct or not?
    Yes, it is.
  • 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.)
  • "What is this word meaning?" Is this sentence correct or not?
    No, it isn't. >> What does this word mean?
  • 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.)
  • "Who is that coat belonging to?" Is this sentence correct or not?
    No, it's incorrect. >> Who does that coat belong to?
  • "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.
  • What does crocodile taste like? / What is crocodile tasting like? Which one is correct?
    What does crocodile taste like?
  • What is this box containing? / What does this box contain? Which one is correct?
    What does this box contain?
  • Are both sentences acceptable? I need a holiday. / I'm needing a holiday.
    No. Only "I need a holiday." is correct.
  • My family owns five houses. / My family is owning five houses. Which one is correct?
    My family owns five houses.
  • This dress is fitting you perfectly. / This dress fits you perfectly. Which one is correct?
    This dress fits you perfectly.
  • I am understanding everything you're saying. / I understand everything you're saying. Which one is correct?
    I understand everything you're saying.
  • Are both sentences acceptable? Are you still feeling sick? / Do you still feel sick?
    Yes. Both sentences are acceptable.
  • I see what you mean. / I'm seeing what you mean. Which one is correct?
    I see what you mean. (I understand.)
  • Our trip is depending on the weather. / Our trip depends on the weather. Which one is correct?
    Our trip depends on the weather.
  • "Is that costume fitting you ok?" Is this sentence correct or not?
    No, it isn't. >> Does that costume fit you ok?
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • My head aches. / My head is aching. Which one is correct?
    Both sentences are correct!
  • This cake tastes like chocolate. / This cake is tasting like chocolate. Which one is correct?
    This cake tastes like chocolate.
  • How do you feel now? / How are you feeling now? Which one is correct?
    Both sentences are correct!
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