{"id":2104,"date":"2025-12-27T15:31:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T15:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishtestcenter.com\/?p=2104"},"modified":"2025-12-27T15:31:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T15:31:45","slug":"present-simple-vs-present-continuous-a2-grammar-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishtestcenter.com\/index.php\/present-simple-vs-present-continuous-a2-grammar-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Present Simple vs Present Continuous – A2 Grammar Test"},"content":{"rendered":"

Present Simple vs Present Continuous – A2 Grammar Test<\/h3>\n

This A2 grammar test helps you practice the difference between present simple<\/strong> and present continuous<\/strong>.
Choose the correct answer.<\/p>\n

QUIZ START<\/a><\/div>\n

A1 Online Grammar Quizes<\/a><\/p>\n

A2 Online Grammar <\/a>Quizes<\/a><\/p>\n

Quizes<\/a><\/p>\n

B2 Online Grammar <\/a>Quizes<\/a><\/p>\n

C1 Online Grammar <\/a>Quizes<\/a><\/p>\n

C2 Online Grammar <\/a>Quizes<\/a><\/p>\n

✅ Answer Key with VERY Detailed Explanations<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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1. She usually goes to work by bus.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Correct:<\/strong> a) goes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>
\u201cUsually\u201d shows a habit<\/strong> \u2192 use present simple<\/strong>.
\u201cShe\u201d = he\/she\/it \u2192 verb + -s<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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2. Look! The baby is sleeping.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Correct:<\/strong> b) is sleeping<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>
\u201cLook!\u201d signals something happening now<\/strong> \u2192 present continuous<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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3. We play football every Saturday.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Correct:<\/strong> b) play<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>
\u201cEvery Saturday\u201d = routine \u2192 present simple<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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4. I am reading a book at the moment.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Correct:<\/strong> a) am reading<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>
\u201cAt the moment\u201d \u2192 action happening now<\/strong> \u2192 present continuous.<\/p>\n

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5. He is watching TV right now.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Correct:<\/strong> c) is watching<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>
\u201cRight now\u201d clearly indicates current action<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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6. They have dinner at 7 p.m. every day.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Correct:<\/strong> a) have<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>
\u201cEvery day\u201d = habit \u2192 present simple.<\/p>\n

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7. She is taking a shower at the moment.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Correct:<\/strong> c) is taking<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>
Temporary action happening now \u2192 present continuous.<\/p>\n

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8. I usually get up early on weekdays.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Correct:<\/strong> c) get<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>
\u201cUsually\u201d \u2192 habit \u2192 present simple.<\/p>\n

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9. Listen! Someone is knocking at the door.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Correct:<\/strong> a) is knocking<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>
\u201cListen!\u201d signals something happening now<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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10. He works in a bank.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Correct:<\/strong> b) works<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>
Permanent situation (job) \u2192 present simple.<\/p>\n

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11. We are having lunch now.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Correct:<\/strong> a) are having<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>
\u201cNow\u201d \u2192 present continuous.<\/p>\n

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12. She always does her homework in the evening.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Correct:<\/strong> b) does<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>
\u201cAlways\u201d = habit \u2192 present simple.<\/p>\n

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13. They are waiting for the bus at the moment.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Correct:<\/strong> b) are waiting<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>
Temporary action \u2192 present continuous.<\/p>\n

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14. I drink coffee every morning.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Correct:<\/strong> a) drink<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>
\u201cEvery morning\u201d = routine \u2192 present simple.<\/p>\n

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15. He is looking for his phone right now.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Correct:<\/strong> b) is looking for<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>
Action happening at this moment<\/strong> \u2192 present continuous.<\/p>\n

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🧠 A2 Tense Comparison \u2013 Core Rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Present Simple<\/h3>\n
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    Habits & routines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Permanent situations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n

    Time words: always, usually, often, every day<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Present Continuous<\/h3>\n
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      Actions happening now<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Temporary situations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Time words: now, at the moment, right now<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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