Complete the pairs of sentences with the present simple or present continuous form of the verbs in brackets.

1. a) Do you come with us to the cinema?

Explanation: We use the present continuous for future arrangements, and 'Do you come' implies a future arrangement or invitation.

1. b) Where do you come from?

Explanation: 'Where do you come from?' is a standard question asking about origin, using the present simple.

2. a) She never wears jeans to school.

Explanation: 'Never' indicates a habitual action, so the present simple is used.

2. b) I am wearing a new top. Do you like it?

Explanation: 'I am wearing' describes an action happening now, and 'Do you like it?' is a present simple question about opinion.

3. a) Does she see Martin very often?

Explanation: 'Very often' indicates a habitual action, so the present simple is used.

3. b) Are you seeing Oliver this evening?

Explanation: 'This evening' refers to a future arrangement, so the present continuous is used.

4. a) My sister plays bass in a rock band.

Explanation: This describes a habitual action or a current state of being in a band, so the present simple is used.

4. b) Jo is playing the guitar. What a terrible noise!

Explanation: 'What a terrible noise!' indicates an action happening right now, so the present continuous is used.

5. a) I hate this ice cream. It tastes funny.

Explanation: 'Hate' is a state verb expressing feelings, so the present simple is used. 'It tastes funny' describes a current characteristic using the present simple.

5. b) I am enjoying this pizza. It tastes great.

Explanation: 'I am enjoying' describes an action happening now. 'It tastes great' describes a current characteristic using the present simple.