Question

1.3 Exercises:

Q1/Decide if the verb in brackets should be in the present simple or the present continuous.

present Continuous

1. He (live) with his parents at the moment.

2. She (work) as a lab technician.

3. In her job, she (answer) the phone.

4. People (live) longer and longer.

Q2/ Choose the correct verb form from those in brackets:

1. Abdullah to be a doctor. (wants, wanting, is wanting)

2. The Soup

good. (taste, tastes, is tasting)

3. He TV most evening. (watches, is watch, is watching)

4. He out five minutes ago. (go, gone, went)​

Answer 1

The correct verb forms for the present continuous sentences are 'is living' and 'are living' for verbs describing ongoing actions. For the present simple sentences, 'works' and 'answers' should be used for regular or habitual actions. For the second question set, 'wants,' 'tastes,' 'watches,' and 'went' are the accurate choices.

Step-by-step explanation:

Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

In English grammar, the present simple is used for habitual or regular actions, while the present continuous describes ongoing actions happening at the moment of speaking. Let's decide if the verb in brackets should be in the present simple or present continuous:

1. He is living with his parents at the moment. (present continuous)
2. She works as a lab technician. (present simple)
3. In her job, she answers the phone. (present simple)
4. People are living longer and longer. (present continuous)

Choosing the Correct Verb Form

Now, let's choose the correct verb form from those in brackets:

1. Abdullah wants to be a doctor. (wants)
2. The Soup tastes good. (tastes)
3. He watches TV most evenings. (watches)
4. He went out five minutes ago. (went)