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Present simple vs present continuous Exercises in Belarusian language
Mastering the nuances of the present simple and present continuous tenses is essential for anyone learning English, and this is particularly true for native Belarusian speakers. The present simple tense is used for habitual actions, general truths, and fixed arrangements, making it a fundamental aspect of everyday communication. In contrast, the present continuous tense is employed to describe ongoing actions happening at the moment of speaking or temporary situations. Understanding when and how to use these tenses correctly can greatly enhance your fluency and accuracy in English.
For Belarusian speakers, the challenge often lies in differentiating between these two tenses, as the Belarusian language doesn't always make the same distinctions. Our exercises are designed to help you identify these differences through practical examples and targeted practice. By engaging with these exercises, you'll develop a deeper understanding of the contexts in which each tense is used, enabling you to apply them more confidently in your spoken and written English. Whether you are describing daily routines or discussing current activities, mastering these tenses will be a significant step toward achieving greater proficiency in English.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Я *чытаю* кнігу пра гісторыю Беларусі (verb related to reading).</p>
<p>2. Мы *гуляем* у футбол кожны тыдзень (verb related to playing).</p>
<p>3. Яны *слухаюцца* свайго настаўніка зараз (verb related to obedience).</p>
<p>4. Ты *малюеш* карціну ў гэты момант (verb related to drawing).</p>
<p>5. Мая мама *гатуе* вячэру зараз (verb related to cooking).</p>
<p>6. Я *пішу* ліст майму сябру (verb related to writing).</p>
<p>7. Мой тата *едзе* на працу зараз (verb related to movement).</p>
<p>8. Мы *вучымся* штодня ў школе (verb related to learning).</p>
<p>9. Я *гавару* па-беларуску зараз (verb related to speaking).</p>
<p>10. Яна *піць* гарбату кожную раніцу (verb related to drinking).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Мая сястра *чытае* кнігу ў сваім пакоі (verb for reading).</p>
<p>2. Мы *слухаем* музыку кожны вечар (verb for listening).</p>
<p>3. Я *люблю* гуляць у футбол (verb for liking).</p>
<p>4. Зараз ён *гатуе* вячэру на кухні (verb for cooking).</p>
<p>5. Яны заўсёды *працуюць* ў офісе з панядзелка па пятніцу (verb for working).</p>
<p>6. Мой сябар *малюе* карціну ў сваёй майстэрні цяпер (verb for painting).</p>
<p>7. Мы *навучаемся* у школе кожны дзень (verb for studying).</p>
<p>8. У гэты момант яна *размаўляе* па тэлефоне (verb for talking).</p>
<p>9. Кожную раніцу я *п'ю* каву (verb for drinking).</p>
<p>10. Цяпер мы *гуляем* у парку (verb for playing).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Я *чытаю* кнігу кожны дзень (verb for daily habit).</p>
<p>2. Мы зараз *гатуем* абед (verb for cooking).</p>
<p>3. Мая сястра часта *слухае* музыку (verb for listening).</p>
<p>4. Ён *гаворыць* па-беларуску зараз (verb for speaking).</p>
<p>5. Цяпер я *пішу* ліст (verb for writing).</p>
<p>6. Я *працую* кожны будны дзень (verb for working).</p>
<p>7. Дзеці *гуляюць* на вуліцы зараз (verb for playing).</p>
<p>8. Мая мама часта *гатуе* смачныя стравы (verb for cooking).</p>
<p>9. Мы *вучымся* беларускую мову зараз (verb for learning).</p>
<p>10. Я звычайна *бягу* па раніцах (verb for running).</p>