Put the verbs in brackets in the present simple or the present continuous. 1 A: We ..... (go) shopping. ..... (you/want) to come? B: I can't. I ..... (help) Mum. 2 A: Why ..... (you/take) the umbrella? B: It ..... (rain) outside. 3 A: What ..... (you/wear) at school? B: I usually ..... (wear) a school uniform, but today I ..... (wear) my jeans and a T-shirt. 4 A: What ...... (they/talk) about? B: I ..... (not/know). I ..... (think) they ..... (try) to decide what to do tonight.

Ответ:

1. A: We are going shopping. Do you want to come?
   B: I can't. I am helping Mum.
2. A: Why are you taking the umbrella?
   B: It is raining outside.
3. A: What are you wearing at school?
   B: I usually wear a school uniform, but today I am wearing my jeans and a T-shirt.
4. A: What are they talking about?
   B: I do not know. I think they are trying to decide what to do tonight.

Проверь себя: Present Simple используем для обычных, повторяющихся действий, a Present Continuous - для действий, происходящих прямо сейчас.

Уровень Эксперт: Не забывай, что выбор времени зависит от контекста и значения глагола. Всегда обращай внимание на слова-маркеры, такие как "usually", "today", "now".