Grammar: Present simple vs present continuous p. 25

Watch the video to revise the rule and then do the exercise. Choose the correct alternative. Reflect on the signal words in bold.

1 This week we ________ much.
2 Martin rarely________ elegant suits.
3 'What ________?' 'She's a fashion designer'.
4 My friend ________ my stuff… I hate it!
5 ________ the shops today?
6 The colour of clothes ________ as they get old.
7 I ________ hoodies, they're not my style.
8 Currently he ________in a department store.

Complete the sentences with the present simple or continuous of the verbs in brackets. Reflect on the use explained at the end of each sentence. Use the contracted form where possible.

1 I can't answer the phone because I ________ (take off) my jacket at the moment. → an action in progress
2 Josh often ________ (wash) his clothes at the weekend. → a habitual action
3 Why ________ (you / look) at me like that? → an action in progress
4 That crop top really ________ (suit) you. → a stative verb
5 Rebecca and Kate ________ (plan) to go to the street market on foot; it's just a five minute walk. → an action in progress
6 ________ (he / love) the casual style? → a stative verb
7 She usually ________ (buy) her accessories in a boutique, but today she ________ (think) of buying a necklace from an online shop. → a habitual action contrasted with a temporary action
8 My friend ________ (think) that this bakery is not good. → a stative verb
9 They ________ (not try on) any items now, they ________ (not like) anything in this shop. → an action in progress, a stative verb
10 Margaret ________ (not know) the name of that shop. → a stative verb

Complete the description of Alice's style. Is it similar to yours? Make any changes you need and use it for your oral production.

I ________ clothes! I like wearing ________ items – trainers, hoodies, baggy trousers. I have lots of jeans, they are always ________. I don't mind ________ T-shirts, but I prefer loose ones. I also think that ________ such as rings and necklaces are important to define my style and I have lots of them. I like ________, but I don't spend much time in stores, I ________ only what can suit me. My favourite ________ is black, I wear something black every day.