Put the verb into the correct form, the Present Continuous or the Present Simple. Examples: I’m planting(plant)...

Sure! Let's go through each sentence and fill in the appropriate verb forms, using either the Present Continuous or the Present Simple tense.

1. These things do not belong (not/belong) to my parents.

   • Explanation: We use the Present Simple tense here because it's a statement of general fact or a permanent state.

2. Look! He is coming (come). I want (want) to speak to him.

   • Explanation: "Is coming" is in Present Continuous because it's describing an action happening right now. "Want" is in Present Simple to express a current desire.

3. This stream flows (flow) to the lake at the bottom of the valley.

   • Explanation: Present Simple is used here to describe a general truth or natural fact.

4. Today the river is flowing (flow) much faster than usual.

   • Explanation: Present Continuous is used here because it's describing a temporary situation happening right now.

5. Does it ever rain (it/ever/rain) on Madeira?

   • Explanation: Present Simple is used for general truths or repeated actions. The question form requires "does."

6. They usually grow (grow) vegetables in their garden but this year they are not growing (not/grow) any.

   • Explanation: "Grow" is in Present Simple to describe a habitual action. "Are not growing" is in Present Continuous to indicate an exception to the usual habit, happening temporarily this year.

7. A: Can you ride a bicycle? B: No, but I am learning (learn). My brother is teaching (teach) me.

   • Explanation: Both verbs are in Present Continuous to describe actions that are currently in progress.

8. You can borrow my dictionary. I do not need (not/need) it at the moment.

   • Explanation: Present Simple is used here because it's a statement of fact about the present moment.

9. I usually enjoy (enjoy) music but I am not enjoying (not/enjoy) this record very much.

   • Explanation: "Enjoy" is in Present Simple for a habitual action, while "am not enjoying" is in Present Continuous to describe a temporary situation.

10. I do not believe (not/believe) this man’s story.

    • Explanation: Present Simple is used because it expresses a current belief or opinion.

11. My brother lives (live) in Cardiff. He has always lived in Wales.

    • Explanation: Present Simple is used to describe a permanent state or a habitual action.

12. Where does your sister live (your sister/live)?

    • Explanation: Present Simple is used to ask about a general or permanent state. The question form requires "does."

13. Vladimir is in England now. He is staying (stay) with some friends.

    • Explanation: Present Continuous is used to describe a temporary situation.

14. She is looking for (look for) a new flat at the moment.

    • Explanation: Present Continuous is used because it's an ongoing action occurring at the current moment.

15. A: What does your husband do (your husband/do)?

    • Explanation: Present Simple is used to ask about someone's occupation, which is a general fact or a habitual action. The question form requires "does."

I hope this helps clarify the usage of Present Continuous and Present Simple tense in these sentences!

These things do not belong to my parents. Look! He is coming. I want to speak to him. This stream flows to the lake at the bottom of the valley. Today the river is flowing much faster than usual. Does it ever rain on Madeira? They usually grow vegetables in their garden but this year they are not growing any. Can you ride a bicycle? No, but I am learning. My brother is teaching me. You can borrow my dictionary. I do not need it at the moment. I usually enjoy music but I am not enjoying this record very much. I do not believe this man’s story. My brother lives in Cardiff. He has always lived in Wales. Where does your sister live? Vladimir is in England now. He is staying with some friends. She is looking for a new flat at the moment. What is your husband doing?