Question

Put the verbs in bold into the present simple or the present continuous to complete the sentences. Start
1.The filmat 6 pm.
2.imi computer course on 1st October.
Leave
3.Wefor Finland next Monday.
4.The trainin an hour.
Arrive
5.the busat 7 or 7:30 am?
6.__the delegationtomorrow?
Begin
7.Whenyouyour designer course?
8.What timethe lecture?
Open
9.The shop at 8 am on weekdays.
10.Our neighbouther own shop on 1st November
Take off.
11.Whythe planethree hours late?
12.Whyyouyour coat?
Close
13.mrs Brain her flower stall on 1st January.
14.This flower stallat 5 pm on Saturdays.
Finish.
15.The newsat 5:15 pm.
16.I my report.

Answer 1

1. The film starts at 6 pm. Explanation: We use the present simple tense to talk about regular activities or events, so "starts" is the correct form of the verb. 2. I am starting my computer course on 1st October. Explanation: We use the present continuous tense to talk about actions happening at the moment of speaking or in the near future. Since the action of starting the computer course will happen in the future, we need to use the present continuous tense, and "am starting" is the correct form of the verb. 3. We are leaving for Finland next Monday. Explanation: Again, we use the present continuous tense to talk about actions happening in the near future, so "are leaving" is the correct form of the verb. 4. The train leaves in an hour. Explanation: We use the present simple tense to talk about scheduled events or activities, so "leaves" is the correct form of the verb. 5. Does the bus arrive at 7 or 7:30 am? Explanation: In this question, we use the present simple tense because we are asking about a regular schedule, so "does arrive" is the correct form of the verb. 6. Is the delegation arriving tomorrow? Explanation: We use the present continuous tense to talk about actions happening in the near future, so "is arriving" is the correct form of the verb. 7. When do you begin your designer course? Explanation: We use the present simple tense to talk about regular activities or events, so "do begin" is the correct form of the verb. 8. What time does the lecture start? Explanation: We use the present simple tense to talk about scheduled events or activities, so "does start" is the correct form of the verb. 9. The shop opens at 8 am on weekdays. Explanation: We use the present simple tense to talk about regular activities or events, so "opens" is the correct form of the verb. 10. Our neighbor is opening her own shop on 1st November. Explanation: The action of opening the shop will happen in the near future, so we use the present continuous tense, and "is opening" is the correct form of the verb. 11. Why is the plane taking off three hours late? Explanation: We use the present continuous tense to talk about actions happening at the moment of speaking or in the near future, so "is taking off" is the correct form of the verb. 12. Why are you taking off your coat? Explanation: Again, we use the present continuous tense to talk about actions happening at the moment of speaking or in the near future, so "are taking off" is the correct form of the verb. 13. Mrs. Brian closes her flower stall on 1st January. Explanation: We use the present simple tense to talk about regular activities or events, so "closes" is the correct form of the verb. 14. This flower stall closes at 5 pm on Saturdays. Explanation: Again, we use the present simple tense to talk about regular activities or events, so "closes" is the correct form of the verb. 15. The news finishes at 5:15 pm. Explanation: We use the present simple tense to talk about scheduled events or activities, so "finishes" is the correct form of the verb. 16. I am finishing my report. Explanation: We use the present continuous tense to talk about actions happening at the moment of speaking or in the near future, so "am finishing" is the correct form of the verb.