Present Simple vs Present Continuous: Multiple Choice

Read the whole situation, then click the answer that best completes the sentence in British English. Your first choice counts. Read the explanation before moving to the next question.

1. As part of her morning routine, Sara _____ her school bag after breakfast.

2. Please wait a minute. I _____ my shoes right now.

3. Listen! Mum _____ to someone on the phone at the moment.

4. We have a regular family lunch every Sunday. My uncle _____ the meal.

5. On her usual journey to work, Lena _____ the bus. She walks instead.

6. A: Where's Dan? B: He's in the bathroom. He _____ his teeth right now.

7. A: How often _____ your grandparents? B: Every Saturday, as usual.

8. We can't use our kitchen this week. I'm at my sister's flat right now, and I _____ dinner there.

9. I can see you through the window. You _____ my blue jacket right now!

10. My dad has the same evening routine every day. He _____ the plants after dinner.

11. A: Why _____? B: I'm washing my hands right now.

12. My friends and I have a regular Wednesday activity. We _____ badminton after school.

13. On school days, _____ breakfast before she leaves home? I'm asking about her normal routine.

14. Please be quiet. The baby _____ to sleep at the moment.

15. This is our normal weekend routine: we _____ the car on Saturdays. We wash it on Sundays.

16. A: Can I turn off the radio? B: No, I _____ to the news right now.

17. Ella normally works in the shop. She's helping in the kitchen this week, and right now she _____ sandwiches.

18. This is my brother's usual travel habit: he _____ a bike to work. He takes the train instead.

19. A: Are you using your phone? B: Yes, I _____ a message to my teacher at the moment.

20. Our neighbour has a regular job at the swimming pool. She _____ swimming every Monday.