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    Learn English > English lessons and exercises > English test #79142: Present simple or continuous
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    Present simple or continuous


    Complete the sentences.



    English exercise "Present simple or continuous" created by gus with The test builder
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    1. The swimming pool (open) at 9 every Sunday morning.
    2. John (drink) too much wine.
    3. A woman (come) into a coffee shop, orders a tea and opens a cigarette case......
    4. While you (prepare) ingredients for this recipe, heat the oil in a large pan.....
    5. It's cold today. It (pour) down with rain and a cold wind is blowing.
    6. Look outside, it's a fine day today. I (suggest) we all go out for a walk by the river.
    7. Our painting exhibition (take) place in this gallery every two years.
    8. What time (this museum/usually/close) ?
    9. I (usually/get) to work early in the morning.
    10. Look, the water (boil). Can you cook over low heat now?
    11. Everybody knows that water (boil) at 100 degrees Celsius.
    12. I have found a job in another town. So we (move) in September.
    13. 'I (want) an ice cream ' said my youngest son suddenly !
    14. Look, this pretty woman (smoke) a big cigar !
    15. My wife (work) in this factory office. She is an accountant.
    16. I (make) scones. They are delicious. Would you like some ?
    17. I can't understand anything. These men (speak) Russian.
    18. We'll buy our tickets for Paris when we (go) to the railway station.
    19. We are on strike today, so I (not go) to the office.
    20. Don't worry. I'll come and see you as soon as I (be) in Dublin.







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