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Writing exercises

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete each sentence with the simple present or present continuous form of the verb in parentheses.

1. My mother and I                    a meal together every afternoon. (cook)

2. In Mexico, most people                a big meal in the afternoon. (eat)

3. Right now, my mother and I                    a dish called enchiladas. (make)

4. I really like enchiladas. Sometimes I                     them for breakfast! (have) 

5. Now my mother                        the whole family to come to the table. (tell) 

6. We                      at least one meal together every day. (enjoy)     

Identify the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. Skiing is expensive. It (is costing/costs) a lot of money.

2. I (am needing/need) a new soccer shirt.

3. The kids (are playing/play) in the garden at the moment.

4. I don't like team games. I (am preferring/prefer) individual sports.

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