Present Simple vs Continuous: Lesson 2
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Lesson 2: Habits vs Right Now

Focus on Signal Words

???? Hint:
Present Simple: usually, often, always, every day, on Mondays (Habits).
Present Continuous: now, at the moment, Look!, Listen!, today (Action now).
1. Is it a habit or happening now?

Choose the correct signal word to match the verb form.

1. We are playing tennis .
2. I drink milk for breakfast.
3. My mum is cooking dinner .
4. The cat is climbing the tree!
5. They go to the park .
2. Grammar Detective: Fix the Mistake

One word in each sentence is wrong. Write the correct sentence.

1. I am reading every night.
2. Listen! Ben plays the piano.
3. She is drink tea now.
4. We don't walking to school today.
5. Do you listening to music now?
3. Grammar: The Ultimate Mix

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.

1. Shhh! The baby (sleep) right now.
2. I usually (have) lunch at 12 o'clock.
3. (you / walk) you to school every day?
4. Look! The birds (fly) to the trees.
5. My dad (not / wash) his car on Mondays.
6. What (you / do) you at the moment?
7. I (not / wear) a jacket today. It's hot!
8. My sister (often / sing) in the shower.
9. (it / rain) it outside now?
10. We (eat) sweets on Sundays.
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