⏳ Future Plans: Present Continuous vs Simple Present
📌 Use present continuous (am/is/are + verb-ing) for personal future plans and arrangements:
👉 “I’m meeting friends tonight.” (personal plan)
📌 Use simple present for scheduled events (timetables, programs):
👉 “The train leaves at 6:30.” (fixed schedule)
| When to Use | Present Continuous | Simple Present |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Plans | We’re having dinner at 8 | ❌ We have dinner at 8 |
| Public Schedules | ❌ The museum is opening at 9 | The museum opens at 9 |
| Travel Plans | She’s flying to Paris | ❌ Her flight flies at 10 |
📝 Exercise Instructions:
- Fill in each blank with the correct verb form
- Choose between present continuous (is leaving) or simple present (leaves)
- Check each answer individually
- Look at the verb clues in parentheses and time expressions
- Both contracted and full forms are accepted (e.g. “isn’t” or “is not”)
1. John can’t come to the meeting. He (visit) clients in London tomorrow.
2. The English class (not/meet) next Friday because it’s a holiday.
3. What time (your flight/leave) tomorrow?
4. We (have) a party next Saturday. Would you like to come?
5. The last bus (leave) the station at 11:30 every night.
6. I (not/go) to work tomorrow. I have a doctor’s appointment.
7. The conference (begin) at 9:00 sharp. Don’t be late!
8. Sarah (move) to a new apartment next month.
9. The supermarket (close) at 10:00 pm every day.
10. We (meet) our new boss for lunch tomorrow at 1:00.