Question

FILL in the blanks with the verbs in parentheses in the Present Simple or Present continous tense:


a) Tom and Fred can't talk now. They _____ (do) their homework.
b) I often _____ (have) Portuguese classes on Wednesday.
c) He _____ (not/study) now.
d) The boys _____ (play) in the park at the moment.
e) My friends always _____ (watch) sport on TV.

Answer 1

a) Tom and Fred can't talk now. They are doing their homework.

b) I often have Portuguese classes on Wednesday.

c) He isn't studying now.

d) The boys are playing in the park at the moment.

e) My friends always are watching sport on TV.

Answer 2

a) Tom and Fred can't talk now. They are doing their homework.

b) I often have Portuguese classes on Wednesday.

c) He isn't studying now.

d) The boys are playing in the park at the moment.

e) My friends always watch sport on TV.

Dica:

O present continous é usado quando aparece expressões como: now, at the moment. Quando isto não ocorre usamos o present simple.