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 of the following sentences is incorrect? She thinks that the movie is boring. He is knowing the answer to the question. I am thinking about the problem now. We are considering buying a new car. None Show Hint Option C is incorrect because 'know' is a stative verb and should not be used in the continuous form. The correct form would be 'He knows the answer to the question.' Options A, B, and D use the present continuous and present simple appropriately. 2. Which of the following sentences is incorrect? She is understanding the concept. He is thinking about the problem. We are considering a new approach. They are preparing for the meeting. 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