Very nice to me these days.

Mark : He probably 16) (want) to borrow some money.

Sue : I17) (see). That explains it.

Ex. 16. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence.

a) I haven't decided yet about whether to buy a new car or a second-hand one. But I think about it/I'm thinking about it.

b) All right, you try to fix the television! But I hope/I'm hoping you know what you're doing.

c) Every year I visit/I'm visiting Britain to improve my English.

d) It's time we turned on the central heating. It gets/It's getting colder every day.

e) Of course, you're Mary, aren't you! I recognise/I am recognising you now.

f) The film of 'War and Peace' is very long. It lasts/It is lasting over four hours.

g) I can see from what you say that your mornings are very busy! But what do you do/are you doing in the afternoons?

h) I'm going to buy a new swimming costume. My old one doesn't fit/isn't fitting any more.

i) What's the matter? Why do you look/are you looking at me like that?

Ex.17. Underline the correct item.

1 John is / is being usually rude, but today he is / is being polite to his colleagues.

2 Ann is / is being usually patient, but today she is / is being impatient.

3 Sam is / is being rude to his mother now, but he is / is being normally pleasant to her.

4 Peter is / is being a kind man. but at the moment he is / is being selfish.

5 Julie is / is being silly at the moment, although I know she is / is being really very sensible.

Ex. 18. Fill in with the present simple or the present continuous.

1 A: I (think) about visiting Jane this afternoon.

В: I wouldn't bother. I (think) she's away on holiday.

2 A: Mr Jones (have) a telephone message from his wife.

B: Can it wait? He (have) a business meeting and I don't want to disturb him.

3 A: The police (still/look) for fingerprints.

B: It (look) as if they won't find the criminal.

4 A: Why (you/taste) the soup? Is there anything wrong with it?

B: Yes. it (taste) too sweet. I think you've used sugar instead of salt.

5 A: Why (you/feel) the baby's forehead, Mum?

В: I think she's got a temperature. She (feel) rather hot.

6 A: I (see) my boss about a pay rise this afternoon.

В: I (see). That's why you're wearing a suit and tie.

7 A: Why (you/smell) the inside of your car?

B: Because it (smell) of petrol and I want to check for leaks.

Ex. 19. Underline the correct item.

1. I see / am seeing that the situation is out of control.

2. The sausages are tasting/taste delicious.

3. Do you enjoy/Are you enjoying this party?

4. You haven't said a word all morning. What are you thinking/do you think about?

5. He has/is having a Siamese cat.

6. These flowers are smelling/smell nice.

7. I don't know/am not knowing where she keeps the keys.

8. Why are you feeling/do you feel your pockets? Have you lost anything?

9. Why do you smell/are you smelling the milk? Do you think it has gone off?

10. Anna is Italian. She is coming/comes from Italy.

11. That dress looks/is looking nice on you.

12. Paul listens/is listening to a new record in his room.

13. If you don't look/aren't looking at that comic book. I'd like to see it.

14. Joan weighs/is weighing 50 kilos.

15. Mary is/is being very naughty these days.