To complete the given text exercise, you need to fill in the blanks with either the present simple or present continuous form of the verbs provided. Here is the completed text with explanations:
Hey Jack. How are you? I usually go (go) to the market on Saturdays, but today I am meeting (meet) Ben in town. What if...
- Explanation: "Usually go" is present simple because it's a regular activity. "Am meeting" is present continuous because it describes a planned event happening today.
...to meet us? Max.
Hey Max. Sorry, I can't (can not). I am going out (go out) with my sister. It is Mum’s birthday, so...
- Explanation: "Am going out" is present continuous because it's a current action.
...we want (want) to eat in a restaurant. Do you...
- Explanation: "Want" is present simple because it's a general state or desire.
...(not want) to celebrate?
No. I just cook (cook) her favourite meal. See you at school! Jack.
- Explanation: "Cook" is present simple because it's a habitual or typical action.
This selection of verb tenses helps convey routine actions versus specific, time-bound actions or plans, matching the intent of the sentences.