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

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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 future actions, while Present Indefinite is used for completed actions
Present Continuous is used for actions in progress, while Present Indefinite is used for habitual actions
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define the use of the Present Indefinite tense: Every day I wake up at 6am. Then I have breakfast and commute to work. I work from 9 am till 5 pm.
to denote completed actions with the meaning of Present Perfect
to denote facts in the present
to denote habitual actions
to denote future actions
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When do we use the Present Continuous tense?
To express completed actions
To express habitual actions
To express actions going on at the present period
To express past actions (newspaper headlines, story outlines, etc.)
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define the use of the Present Indefinite tense:
The film finishes at 9 pm.
to denote future actions
to denote habitual actions
to denote facts in the present
to denote completed actions with the meaning of Present Perfect
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which tense is used to express actions that will take place in the near future due to a previous decision?
Present Indefinite
Present Continuous
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What are time markers of the Present Continuous tense?
currently
everyday
often
this year
at this moment
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