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20 sentences Present Simple or Continuous




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�� Tom is a teacher.� This exercise is easy. You have to think what tense it is and then choose from the given options.
Every day
  1. He �(teach) children at school.
  2. He �(check) homework.
  3. He �(give) tests.
  4. He �(go) to work 5 days a week.
  5. He �(speak) to students' parents.

Now he is on his vacation.

  1. He �(rest) on the beach.
  2. He �(read) a magazine.
  3. He �(drink) a nice coctail.
  4. He �(sunbathe) with his wife.
  5. He �(not/think) about his work.

�Bob is a doctor.This exercise is more difficult. You have to think what tense it is and then type into the boxes yourself.

Every day

  1. He �(treat) patients at the hospital.
  2. He �(work) in shifts.
  3. He �(give) medicine to his patients.
  4. He �(go) to work�3 days a week.
  5. He �(speak) to his patients.

Now he is in bed as it is night.

  1. He �(rest) at home.
  2. He �(sleep).
  3. He �(dream) a nice dream.
  4. He �(snore).
  5. He �(not/think) about his work.