3 Complete the dialogues with the present simple or the present continuous form of the verbs given.
1 A: Why has he got his hand up?
B: He___
(want) the teacher to
ask him. He
(know) the
answer.
2 A: Why
you___
(study)?
B: I've got an exam tomorrow.
3 A: How do you prepare for exams?
B: 1__
(read) my notes and then I__
(write) questions for myself.
4 A: Who___
(sing) downstairs?
B: That's my sister. She's good, isn't she?
5 A: Bonjour, Mademoiselle.
B: Sorry,___
(not speak) French
6 A: What's that smell? Is it pizza?
B: Yes. My dad___
(cook) dinner.
7 A: Why isn't your mum here at the moment?
B: She___
(finish) work late on
Thursdays
8 A: Can I speak to the director?
B: No. He___
(speak) to someone.

1. B: He wants the teacher to ask him. He knows the answer. Explanation: In this sentence, we use the present simple tense for the verbs "want" and "know" because they describe permanent or habitual actions. The person wants the teacher to ask him (which is a permanent desire) and he knows the answer (which is his permanent knowledge). 2. B: I've got an exam tomorrow. Explanation: In this sentence, we use the present simple tense for the verb "study" because it is a permanent action, either as a habit or a general truth. The person is talking about their regular studying routine or their habitual preparation for exams. 3. B: I read my notes and then I write questions for myself. Explanation: In this sentence, we use the present simple tense for the verbs "read" and "write" because they describe permanent or habitual actions. The person talks about their regular studying routine, where they read their notes and then write questions for themselves. 4. B: That's my sister. She's good, isn't she? Explanation: In this sentence, we use the present continuous tense for the verb "sing" because it describes a temporary action happening at the moment of speaking. The person is referring to their sister who is currently singing downstairs. 5. B: Sorry, I don't speak French. Explanation: In this sentence, we use the present simple tense for the verb "speak" because it describes a general truth or a permanent condition. The person is apologizing for not speaking French, indicating that they don't speak it as a general fact. 6. B: Yes. My dad is cooking dinner. Explanation: In this sentence, we use the present continuous tense for the verb "cook" because it describes an action happening at the moment of speaking. The person is confirming that their dad is currently cooking dinner. 7. B: She finishes work late on Thursdays. Explanation: In this sentence, we use the present simple tense for the verb "finish" because it describes a permanent or habitual action. The person is explaining that their mom always finishes work late on Thursdays. 8. B: No. He is speaking to someone. Explanation: In this sentence, we use the present continuous tense for the verb "speak" because it describes an action happening at the moment of speaking. The person is denying the possibility of speaking to the director as he is currently engaged in a conversation with someone else.