In this exercise, we need to decide whether to use the Present Simple or Present Continuous tense for each verb in brackets. The Present Simple is used for habitual actions, general truths, and fixed arrangements, while the Present Continuous is used for actions happening at the moment of speaking or for temporary situations.
am - "Here I am in sunny Greece."
- "Am" is the first person singular present form of the verb "to be," used to describe a state of being at the moment.
is - "The weather is fantastic."
- "Is" is the third person singular present form of the verb "to be," used to describe the current state of the weather.
are having - "We are having a wonderful time."
- Present Continuous is used here because "having a wonderful time" is an action happening right now.
am sitting - "At the moment I am sitting beside the pool with my friend James."
- Present Continuous is used to describe what the speaker is doing at this specific moment.
am sunbathing - "I am sunbathing and James."
- Present Continuous is used for an action taking place right now.
is drinking - ".James is drinking lemonade."
- Present Continuous is used for an action happening at the current moment.
sunbathe - "We sunbathe and."
- Present Simple is used because it describes a habitual action that occurs regularly.
swim - ".swim every day."
- Present Simple is used to indicate a routine or habitual action.
eat - ".and at night we eat in a restaurant."
- Present Simple is used for regular activities or routines.
dance - ".and then we dance in the disco."
- Present Simple is used for habitual actions.
have - "I have a good sun-tan."
- Present Simple is used to describe a current state or possession.
am looking - "I am looking forward to seeing you next week when we come home."
- Present Continuous is used here because "looking forward to" is a current action or feeling about the future.
By using the appropriate tense, the text gives a clear picture of the ongoing activities and the regular routines during the holiday.
