Present tense

Question 1

Permanent situations and states

Answer 1

Present simple

Question 2

General truths and laws of nature

Answer 2

Present simple

Question 3

Repeated/Habitual actions (especially with adverbs of frequency like often, usually, always)

Answer 3

Present simple

Question 4

for reviews commentary, narration.

Answer 4

Present simple

Question 5

For timetables (future meaning)

Answer 5

Present simple.

Question 6

In exclamatory sentences.

Answer 6

Present simple

Question 7

Temporary situations

Answer 7

Present Continuous

Question 8

Changing or developing situations

Answer 8

Present Continuous

Question 9

Frequently repeated actions expressing annoyance or criticism.

Answer 9

Present Continuous

Question 10

Actions happening around the moment of speaking

Answer 10

Present Continuous

Question 11

Fixed arrangments in the near future (I’m seeing Rachel later)

Answer 11

Present Continuous

Question 12

Recently completed actions with results visible in the present.

Answer 12

Present perfect

Question 13

Actions that started in the past and continue to the present

Answer 13

Present perfect

Question 14

Experiences (She has tried windsurfing)

Answer 14

Present perfect

Question 15

Actions that happened within a specific time period which isn’t over at the time of speaking.

Answer 15

Present perfect

Question 16

Actions that started in the past but are still going on.

Answer 16

Present Perfect Continuous

Question 17

for past actions of a certain duration having visible results or effects in the present.

Answer 17

Present Perfect Continuous

Question 18

to express anger, irritation, annoyance

Answer 18

Present Perfect Continuous

Question 19

normally used with for, since, or how long to put emphasis on duration.

Answer 19

Present Perfect Continuous