Complete the frustrated email to a landlord about a quirky roommate. Select the grammatically correct option.

"Normally, my roommate _____ his tuba in the basement, but this week he _____ in the living room because the basement flooded."

The correct answer is plays / is practicing.

We use the Present Simple (plays) for regular habits and routines ("Normally...").

We use the Present Progressive (is practicing) for temporary situations happening around now ("this week").