Advanced Present Simple vs Present Continuous — Exercise 1

Question 1

Which sentence sounds more polite in a business email?

Accepted Answer

I'm hoping you review the proposal today.

Answer

I hope you review the proposal today.

Question 2

Which sentence suggests a temporary trend happening now?

Accepted Answer

People are buying more electric cars these days.

Answer

People buy more electric cars these days.

Question 3

Which sentence emphasizes a scheduled or fixed timetable?

Accepted Answer

The conference starts at 9 a.m. tomorrow.

Answer

The conference is starting at 9 a.m. tomorrow.

Question 4

Which sentence implies repeated annoying behavior?

Accepted Answer

He is always leaving the door open.

Answer

He always leaves the door open.

Question 5

Which sentence better describes a general fact about the company?

Accepted Answer

The company operates in over 40 countries.

Answer

The company is operating in over 40 countries.

Question 6

Which sentence sounds more natural when describing a temporary project?

Accepted Answer

She is working with the marketing team this month.

Answer

She works with the marketing team this month.

Question 7

Which sentence describes a typical habit?

Accepted Answer

I usually check my emails before breakfast.

Answer

I am usually checking my emails before breakfast.

Question 8

Which sentence suggests the speaker notices a current change?

Accepted Answer

Your English is improving a lot lately.

Answer

Your English improves a lot lately.

Question 9

Which sentence sounds more natural when talking about a permanent rule?

Accepted Answer

The library closes at 8 p.m.

Answer

The library is closing at 8 p.m.

Question 10

Which sentence emphasizes that something unusual is happening now?

Accepted Answer

Why are you wearing a suit today?

Answer

Why do you wear a suit today?

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