Simple present or present continous

Simple present or present continous
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate tense form.
1. My father ………………….. at a bank.
a) works
b) is working
c) Either could be used here
2. My brothers …………………. incredibly well.
a) sing
b) sings
c) are singing
3. I always …………………… a bath before I go to bed.
a) take
b) am taking
c) Either could be used here
4. Supriya ………………… English well.
a) speaks
b) is speaking
c) Either could be used here
5. She ………………….. in the garden.
a) works
b) is working
c) Either could be used here
6. ‘What are you doing there?’ ‘I …………………. a letter.’
a) write
b) am writing
c) Either could be used here
7. The children …………………. a song.


a) sing
b) are singing

c) Either could be used here
8. Rohan …………………….. his car.
a) repair
b) repairs
c) is repairing
9. The postman ………………….. the letters.
a) bring
b) brings
c) Either could be used here
10. I ………………. the answer.
a) know
b) am knowing
c) Either could be used here
Answers
1. My father works at a bank.
2. My brothers sing incredibly well.
3. I always take a bath before I go to bed.
4. Supriya speaks English well.
5. She is working in the garden.
6. ‘What are you doing there?’ ‘I am writing a letter.’
7. The children are singing a song.
8. Rohan is repairing his car.
9. The postman brings the letters.
10. I know the answer.

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