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Simple Present Vs. Present Progressive

Grammar Practice Worksheets

Beg – Low Int

This lesson will show if your students truly understand the difference between the simple present and the present progressive. There are multiple mixed-tense exercises, including some that review time markers and action vs. non-action verbs.

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Grammar
  • simple present
  • present progressive
  • mixed tenses
  • time markers
  • adverbs of frequency
  • action verbs
  • non-action verbs
PDF Content
  • grammar review
  • grammar explanation
  • grammar chart
  • examples
  • grammar practice exercises
  • speaking exercises
  • writing exercises
  • group work
  • quiz
Task Content
  • Grammar Notes(Reference)
  • Comparing Tenses(Multiple-Choice)
  • Time Markers(Type in the Blanks)
  • Action & Non-Action Verbs(Type in the Blanks)
  • Speaking Practice(Speaking Task)
  • Quiz(Multiple-Choice)