Present simple vs present continuous (Difficult) Quiz Home โบ IELTS โบ IELTS English Grammar โบ Present simple vs present continuous (Difficult) ๐ IELTS – English Grammar – Present simple vs present continuous – Difficult 20 questions ยท 15 min timer ยท Explanations included ยท Free 1. Which sentence correctly uses the present simple tense? We are planning a party for next week. She is running every morning. They are watching TV right now. He visits his grandparents every Sunday. None Show Hint Option C is correct because 'He visits his grandparents every Sunday' describes a habitual action, which is correctly expressed using the present simple tense. Options A, B, and D incorrectly use the present continuous for habitual actions or future plans. 2. Which of the following sentences is incorrect? They are preparing for the meeting. She is understanding the concept. We are considering a new approach. He is thinking about the problem. None Show Hint Option B is incorrect because 'understand' is a stative verb and should not be used in the continuous form. The correct form would be 'She understands the concept.' Options A, C, and D use the present continuous correctly for ongoing actions. Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Click Submit to see your final score! Previous Start Quiz Next Time's up