Present Continuous Tense
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct form of the present continuous tense for the pronoun 'I'?
is + verb + ing
are + verb + ing
be + verb + ing
am + verb + ing
Answer explanation
The correct form of the present continuous tense for the pronoun 'I' is 'am + verb + ing'. This form is used to indicate an action that is happening at the present moment. The other options are incorrect because they use different forms of the verb 'be' that are not appropriate for the pronoun 'I'. Therefore, 'am + verb + ing' is the correct choice for this question.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct form of the present continuous tense for the pronoun 'he' in a real-world scenario.
a) is b) be c) am
is
be
am
Answer explanation
In a real-world scenario, the correct form of the present continuous tense for the pronoun 'he' is 'is'. This form is used when talking about actions or situations happening at the present time. The option 'is' correctly matches the third-person singular pronoun 'he'.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is the correct form of the present continuous tense for the pronoun 'we'?
a) are b) is c) are
are
is
am
Answer explanation
The correct form of the present continuous tense for the pronoun 'we' is 'are'. This tense is used for actions happening at the present moment or temporary situations. The other options, 'is' and 'am', are used for the pronouns 'he/she/it' and 'I' respectively. Therefore, the correct choice is 'are'.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct form of the present continuous tense for the pronoun 'they'?
am + verb + ing
are + verb + ing
is + verb + ing
were + verb + ing
Answer explanation
The present continuous tense for the pronoun 'they' is formed by using the auxiliary verb 'are' followed by the base form of the main verb and the suffix '-ing'. In this case, the correct form is 'are + verb + ing'. This choice correctly describes an ongoing action in the present involving the pronoun 'they'.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the correct form of the present continuous tense for the pronoun 'she' in a real-life scenario.
is worshiping
is worship
is worshiped
is worshipful
Answer explanation
In a real-life scenario, the correct form of the present continuous tense for the pronoun 'she' would be 'is worshiping'. This choice is the correct one because it matches the subject 'she' and the action of 'worshiping' in the present continuous tense. The other options are incorrect because they either use the wrong verb form or do not match the subject correctly. This explanation provides a clear understanding of why 'is worshiping' is the correct choice without explicitly mentioning the option number.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is the correct form of the present continuous tense for the pronoun 'you'?
a) am b) is c) are
am
are
is
be
Answer explanation
The correct form of the present continuous tense for the pronoun 'you' is 'are'. This is because 'are' is the appropriate helping verb used with 'you' in the present continuous tense. The other options, 'am' and 'is', are used with different pronouns. The option 'be' does not form the present continuous tense. Therefore, the correct answer is 'are'.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct form of the present continuous tense for the pronoun 'it'?
is + verb + s
are + verb + ing
am + verb + ing
is + verb + ing
Answer explanation
The correct form of the present continuous tense for the pronoun 'it' is 'is + verb + ing'. This form is used to describe an action that is happening in the present moment. The other options are incorrect. 'Is + verb + s' is used for the pronouns 'he', 'she', and 'it' in the present simple tense. 'Are + verb + ing' is used for the pronouns 'you', 'we', and 'they' in the present continuous tense. 'Am + verb + ing' is used for the pronoun 'I' in the present continuous tense.
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