ESL / EFL RESOURCES
Introduction
In this present simple vs. present continuous activity, students
write questions on various topics using both tenses. The students
then ask and answer the questions with a partner.
Procedure
Divide the students into pairs.
Give each pair a set of topic cards.
Tell the students to look at the prompts on each card and write one
question in the present simple and one in the present continuous.
Students then work together with their partner and write two
questions on each card.
When the students have finished, go through the questions with
the class.
Answer key
1. How often do you watch TV?
2. What TV shows are you watching now?
3. What do you do in your free time?
4. What are you doing after class?
5. Who do you live with?
6. Where are you living at the moment?
7. What sports do you like to play?
8. Are you playing any sports this week?
9. How often do you study English?
10. Are you studying anything else at the moment?
11. Do you usually feel cheerful?
12. How are you feeling today?
13. What do you usually wear to a party?
14. What are you wearing now?
15. What do you usually do with your friends?
16. Are you meeting any friends today?
17. Where do you like to go at the weekend?
18. Where are you going this weekend?
19. What do you spend most of your money on?
20. Are you saving for anything at the moment?
Activity Type
Reading, writing,
listening and speaking
activity, pairwork
Language Focus
Present simple and
present continuous
Aim
To write present simple
and present continuous
questions on various
topics and then to ask
and answer the questions
with a partner.
Preparation
Make one copy of the
cards for each pair of
students and cut as
indicated. Keep the cards
in order.
Level
Pre-intermediate (A2)
Time
30 minutes
TEACHER'S NOTES
The students then take it in turns to ask and answer the questions
with their partner. Encourage the students to give as much
information as they can when answering questions.
Afterwards, have the students share what they found out about
their partner with the class. Any interesting findings can then be
discussed in more detail.
Present Simple and Continuous Question Time
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