Complete the sentences using the Present Simple or Present Continuous forms of the verbs in brackets. Don't use contractions.

Write 1–3 words in each gap.

(not to play)

Axel [ ] chess every day; he prefers backgammon or billiards.

I [ ] marbles; I'm just watching my friends play.

(to write)

Marina [ ] amazing poems, she's a good poet.

Wait! I [ ] a message to my mum right now.