Practical Grammar. The Present Continuous tense

What is the main difference between stative and dynamic verbs?

• Stative verbs are always used in the continuous form, while dynamic verbs are not.

• Stative verbs describe permanent states, while dynamic verbs describe temporary actions.

• Stative verbs denote actions in progress, while dynamic verbs denote completed actions.

Which group of stative verbs includes verbs like 'to like', 'to love', and 'to hate'?

• Emotions

• Physical perception

• Wish

• Mental processes

How is the Present Continuous tense formed?

• By using the auxiliary verb 'to have' and the base form of the verb

• By using the auxiliary verb 'to be' and the past participle of the verb

• By using the auxiliary verb 'to be' and Participle I of the notional verb

• By using the auxiliary verb 'to do' and the gerund form of the verb

When do we use the Present Continuous tense?

• To express completed actions

• To express habitual actions

• To express actions going on at the present moment

• To express future actions

In which situation can stative verbs be used in the continuous form?

• If they describe permanent states

• If they have emphatic meaning

• If they are used in the past tense

• If they are dynamic verbs

What is one of the meanings of using the Present Continuous tense with dynamic verbs?

• To express actions generally characterizing a person

• To express habitual actions

• To express completed actions

Which tense is used to express actions generally characterizing a person with no emotional connotation?

• Future Continuous tense

• Present Continuous tense

• Past Continuous tense

• Present Indefinite tense

What is the main difference between the Present Continuous and Present Indefinite tenses?

• Present Continuous is used for habitual actions, while Present Indefinite is used for actions in progress

• Present Continuous is used for completed actions, while Present Indefinite is used for future actions

• Present Continuous is used for actions in progress, while Present Indefinite is used for habitual actions

• Present Continuous is used for future actions, while Present Indefinite is used for completed actions

Which tense is used to express actions that will take place in the near future due to a previous decision?

• Present Indefinite tense

• Past Continuous tense

• Present Continuous tense

• Future Continuous tense

What are time markers of the Present Continuous tense?

• currently

• at this moment

• every day

• this year

• often