Answer — Exercise 2
Grammar Bank 1·Spark 4 - Workbook
Question
Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or the present continuous. How do the sentences differ in meaning?
Answer
- a) Mmm ... something smells great. What is it? (describe a characteristic); b) Why are you smelling the milk? (describe an action)
- a) They are having a party tonight. (planning an event); b) They have so many books! Their house is like a library. (state)
- a) I am tasting the pasta to see if it's ready. (currently doing the action); b) This chocolate cake tastes great! Have some. (describe sth)
- a) Michael appears to be depressed. (state or impression); b) Take That is appearing at the O2 Arena this Saturday. (action happening)