Exercise: verbs - "ing" or simple form.

Use of the simple to express a continuous aspect of the verb.

The verbs in brackets below all express present time: present simple or present continuous. Put the verbs in present continuous if possible. If the verb cannot be in present continuous, it must be in present simple. You can use the contracted (I'm) form or the complete (I am) form of the verb.

Example:
You (remember) now?

Answer:
Do you remember     now?

Example:
You (listen) to me now?

Answer:
Are you listening     to me now?

The sentences below are spoken by someone on the phone at work.

1) I you about the order we sent you last week. (call)

2) I to know if you've received our catalogue. (need)

3) I the colours but I'm not happy with the design. (like)

4) I at the report right now. (look)

5) I we can send the order this week. (think)

6) this product at the moment? (sell)

7) I what you mean. (not understand)

8) The blue ones more attractive. (seem)

9) I to send that to you tomorrow morning. (hope)

10) how much it costs? (know)

 

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*Incorrect answers are shown in red. You have TWO chances to find the correct answers.

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