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The document provides a list of phrases in the present continuous tense and simple present tense. It then provides sample conversations between A and B where B must complete their responses using phrases from the lists in the appropriate tenses. The summaries are: 1. The document provides example phrases for the present continuous tense and simple present tense. It then gives sample conversations where one person must choose phrases to complete another's responses in the specified tenses. 2. The conversations prompt one speaker to ask questions about various situations, and the other must reply using phrases from the provided lists in either the present continuous or simple present form depending on the context. 3. The phrases cover common daily activities and situations, and the conversations test

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The document provides a list of phrases in the present continuous tense and simple present tense. It then provides sample conversations between A and B where B must complete their responses using phrases from the lists in the appropriate tenses. The summaries are: 1. The document provides example phrases for the present continuous tense and simple present tense. It then gives sample conversations where one person must choose phrases to complete another's responses in the specified tenses. 2. The conversations prompt one speaker to ask questions about various situations, and the other must reply using phrases from the provided lists in either the present continuous or simple present form depending on the context. 3. The phrases cover common daily activities and situations, and the conversations test

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Present Continuous (I am doing)

begin to like not get better grow very fast


improve all the time make a salad paint the bedrooms
visit her not snow study law
not have a good time take a shower not rise
read the same one
Complete B’s answers with the present continuous. Choose from the list.
1. A: Why isn’t Claire studying?
B: Because some friends -------------------
2. A: Why is the doctor worried about your leg?
B: It ---------------------
3. A: Why are you cutting tomatoes?
B: Because I-------------------------
4. A: Why are the Lee children sleeping in the living room?
B: Because their parents -----------------------------
5. A: Why doesn’t Bill answer his cell phone?
B: He’s in the bathroom. He-----------------------
6. A: It’s a nice party. Why do you want to go home?
B: I-------------------------------
7. A: Is your sister in medical school?
B: No, she--------------------------
8. A: Are you pleased with your English?
B: Yes. It------------------------------
9. A: You don’t eat out much anymore.
B: No, my salary------------------------
10.A: Do you like the weather better now?
B: Definitely. It-----------------------------
11.A: How do you like your new job?
B: Fine. I -----------------------my boss better now.
12.A: How is your new niece?
B: Wonderful. She----------------------------------
13.A: What are Sheila and Sue talking about?
B: A book. They---------------------------------------
Simple Present (I do)
Complete B’s responses to A. Use the simple present. Add necessary
words. Two of B’s responses are questions.
1. A: Do Mr. and Mrs. White ever use their balcony?
B: Yes, ----------------------- (eat/ dinner/ there) when it’s nice out.
2. A: Does Bob swim for exercise?
B: No, --------------------------------- (usually/exercise) at the gym.
3. A: Where does Sarah do her homework?
B: ------------------------------------- (do/ in the library) after school.
4. A: Who takes care of your little brother when your parents are at work?
B: My grandma ------------------ (take care of/ him) on weekdays.
5. A: Is Margaret a housewife?
B: No, ------------------------------ (teach/ math) in a high school.
6. A: Would you like a cup of coffee?
B: No thanks. ------------------------------------ (not/ drink/ coffee).
7. A: Why doesn’t Amy talk to Ben?
B: --------------------------------------------- (not/ like / him) anymore.
8. A: Bill always get to work early.
B: I know. ------------------------------------ (live) close to the office?
9. A: Why don’t you want to talk to the boss?
B: He-------------------------- (not /look/ very happy) this morning.
10.A: Are you and Maria having an argument again?
B: Yes, ---------------------------------- (never/ agree) with me.
11.A: I’ll buy you lunch if you help me clean my apartment.
B: Really? ------------------------------------------------ (promise)?
12.A: Hey, Bob. How about lending me some money to go to the movies?
B: No, -------------------- (refuse/ to give) you any more money.
13.A: Why is your boss so unpopular?
B: ---------------------------- (not / apologize) when she’s wrong.
14.A: Why are mad at your son?
B: ---------------------- (not/ do/ anything/ at home) to help me.

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