LV1U3 - Grammar Booster

What do we use the present continuous tense to talk about?

• Things that happened in the past

• Things that are happening now or around now

• Things that will happen in the future

• Things that never happen

Which of the following sentences is in the present continuous tense?

• I will hold my phone.

• I held my phone.

• I am holding my phone.

• I hold my phone.

What is the correct present continuous form of "take"?

• Took

• Taking

• Takes

• Taken

Which of the following is a negative sentence in the present continuous tense?

• I am holding my phone.

• He is taking this photo!

• I am not taking a photo of us.

• We are wearing long dresses.

What is the correct present continuous form of "wear"?

• Wore

• Wearing

• Wears

• Worn

Which of the following sentences is a question in the present continuous tense?

• I am having a good time.

• Am I having a good time?

• I have a good time.

• I had a good time.

What is the correct present continuous form of "run"?

• Ran

• Running

• Runs

• Run

Which of the following sentences is in the affirmative form of the present continuous tense?

• I am not taking a photo of us.

• He isn't standing with us.

• We aren't going to a wedding.

• He is taking this photo!

What is the correct present continuous form of "chat"?

• Chatted

• Chatting

• Chats

• Chat

Which of the following is a spelling rule for -ing verbs?

• Verbs ending in a short vowel and consonant – double the consonant

• Verbs ending in e – drop the e

• Verbs ending in ie – change to y

• All of the above