2 Complete the sentences with the present simple or continuous form of the verb given. Then match the sentences with the rules in 1. ste 6 Comg or co Georg 1 My friend forever (complain) about his course. 2 We usually (have) lectures in the morning. 3 My parents (understand) that I've got a lot of coursework. 41 (do) my placement now, and I love it! unive stud he w 5 A lot of people a course and then drop out. (start
1. My friend is complaining about his course. (Rule 2: Use present continuous to talk about actions happening at the moment of speaking)
Explanation: The verb "complain" is in the present continuous form "complaining" because it is describing an action that is currently happening.
2. We usually have lectures in the morning. (Rule 1: Use present simple to talk about habitual actions)
Explanation: The verb "have" is in the present simple form "have" because it is describing a regular action that happens repeatedly.
3. My parents understand that I've got a lot of coursework. (Rule 3: Use present simple to talk about general truths or facts)
Explanation: The verb "understand" is in the present simple form "understand" because it is stating a general truth/fact about my parents' understanding.
4. I am doing my placement now, and I love it! (Rule 2: Use present continuous to talk about actions happening at the moment of speaking)
Explanation: The verb "do" is in the present continuous form "doing" because it is describing an action that is currently happening.
5. A lot of people start a course and then drop out. (Rule 1: Use present simple to talk about habitual actions)
Explanation: The verb "start" is in the present simple form "start" because it is describing a regular action that happens repeatedly.
Explanation: The verb "complain" is in the present continuous form "complaining" because it is describing an action that is currently happening.
2. We usually have lectures in the morning. (Rule 1: Use present simple to talk about habitual actions)
Explanation: The verb "have" is in the present simple form "have" because it is describing a regular action that happens repeatedly.
3. My parents understand that I've got a lot of coursework. (Rule 3: Use present simple to talk about general truths or facts)
Explanation: The verb "understand" is in the present simple form "understand" because it is stating a general truth/fact about my parents' understanding.
4. I am doing my placement now, and I love it! (Rule 2: Use present continuous to talk about actions happening at the moment of speaking)
Explanation: The verb "do" is in the present continuous form "doing" because it is describing an action that is currently happening.
5. A lot of people start a course and then drop out. (Rule 1: Use present simple to talk about habitual actions)
Explanation: The verb "start" is in the present simple form "start" because it is describing a regular action that happens repeatedly.