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Grammar Present simple vs present continuous

A. Complete the sentences with the present simple or present continuous.

look forward to leave meet not understand post spend watch wear

1. Today, I jeans and a T-shirt.
2. I a friend after class today to work on a project together.
3. My friends more time on Facebook than Instagram.

4. I something on Instagram most days.
5. I a really good series on Netflix at the moment.
6. I quite often voice messages for friends.
7. I why some schools want to ban mobile phones.
8. My friends and I going out this weekend.

B. Discuss each situation with a partner.

1. 2.

a. Why do you think the girl is unhappy? a. Why do you think they’re hanging out together?
b. What do you think they’re talking about? b. How often do you think they get together?
c. What are they doing after they finish their chat? c. What’s each person wearing?
d. Do you get on well with your parents? d. What do you enjoy doing with your friends?

3. 4.

a. What’s he doing? a. Why do you think they’re bullying the girl?
b. Where do you think he is, and what do you What are they saying to her?
think he’ll do next? b. How do you think she feels?
c. Are more men in your country wearing face c. Is bullying a problem in your school?
cream nowadays? d. “Meanness is a sign of weakness.” Do you agree?

d. Why do you think people wear face cream?

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