Simple present or present continuous tense

Simple present or present continuous tense
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate verb form.
1. The hen ……………………… eggs. (lay)
2. I ………………………… a cake. (make)
3. The boys ………………… in the garden now. (play)
4. ‘Which book are you reading now?’ ‘I ………………………. David Copperfield.’ (read)
5. He …………………… milk every morning. (drink)
6. I ……………………… up every day at 6.30. (get)
7. Fortune …………………… the brave. (favor)
8. Here …………………… the bus. (come)
9. I ………………………… (think) of visiting America.
10. Jacob …………………… care of his baby whenever his wife is away. (take)
11. Barking dogs seldom ………………… (bite)
12. I will wait until you ………………………… your lunch.
13. I ……………………. for Singapore tomorrow. (leave)
Answers
1. The hen
lays
eggs.
2. I
am making
a cake.
3. The boys
are playing
in the garden now.
4. ‘Which book are you reading now?’ ‘I
am reading
David Copperfield.’
5. He
drinks
milk every morning.

6. I
get up
every day at 6.30.
7. Fortune
favors
the brave.
8. Here
comes
the bus.
9. I
am thinking
of visiting America.
10. Jacob
takes
care of his baby whenever his wife is away.
11. Barking dogs seldom
bite
.
12. I will wait until you
finish
your lunch.
13. I
am leaving
for Singapore tomorrow.
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