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How to build a present simple and continuous quiz that tests both forms

Students often mix up the present simple and the present continuous, so a present simple and continuous grammar quiz works best when it tests both forms side by side. DeckOwl reads your own worksheet, slides or class notes and writes questions with an explanation of why each answer is right.

Test habits and facts against actions happening now
Include negatives and questions, not only affirmative sentences
Use state verbs such as know, like and believe as contrast items
Review the explanations for every missed question before retesting

Example present simple and continuous quiz questions

She ___ to school every day. (go)goes. Present simple describes a routine, and she takes the -es ending in the affirmative.

Look! The children ___ in the garden. (play)are playing. Present continuous describes an action happening now, and Look! signals that.

True or false: Water boils at 100°C at sea level, so it uses the present simple.True. Present simple states facts that are generally true.

Which is correct: 'He is knowing the answer' or 'He knows the answer'?He knows the answer. Know is a state verb and is not normally used in the continuous form.

Complete: 'Right now, my sister ___ for her exam.' (study)is studying. Present continuous describes an action in progress at the moment of speaking, and right now signals it.

Generate the full set

Multiple-choice, true/false and short answer

Mix question types so students practice recognizing the right form and producing it themselves.

Explanations for every answer

Each question shows why the correct form fits, such as a time expression like right now or a routine like every day.

Works from your own material

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How it works

Upload your notes or slides

Add the PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text or photo that covers present simple and continuous.

Choose question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short answer, or combine them in one quiz.

Practice and review

Work through the quiz in the browser, then read the explanations for the answers you missed.

Good questions point to the clues students need to notice, such as time expressions like every day or right now, and state verbs like know or like that rarely take the continuous form. Mixing affirmative, negative and question forms in one set helps students see the pattern rather than memorize single sentences.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I tell present simple from present continuous?

Present simple covers habits, routines and facts, often with words like every day or usually. Present continuous covers actions in progress now or temporary situations, often with right now or at the moment.

What should a present simple and continuous quiz include?

A short set that covers both forms, negatives and questions, plus a few state verbs that are not normally used in the continuous form. One focused session on a single grammar topic is usually enough.

Can I export the quiz for my class?

PDF and DOCX export are included in Plus, at $39/year or $7.99/month. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on Pro at $14.99/month, and the free plan is for studying in the browser.

Is there a ready-made printable quiz instead?

DeckOwl does not provide a fixed printable worksheet. It generates a quiz from your own notes or slides, and you can start free with three generations per month and no credit card.

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