Simple Present vs. Present Continuous Tense Quiz for 7th Grade

Which sentence demonstrates a stative verb incorrectly used in the Present Continuous?

• I am thinking about my future.
• She is loving the new book she's reading.
• They are considering your proposal.
• We are believing in your potential.

In the sentence "The leaves are turning brown earlier than usual this year," what does the Present Continuous tense imply?

• A permanent change
• A temporary situation
• A gradual change over time
• A habitual action

Which sentence uses the Simple Present tense to express a future event?

• The train departs at 9 PM tonight.
• I'm meeting Sarah for lunch tomorrow.
• We are going to visit our grandparents next week.
• They will arrive on Tuesday.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the Present Continuous for a planned future arrangement:

• I go to the dentist next Thursday.
• We visit Paris next summer.
• She is flying to London tomorrow.
• They study for their exam this weekend.

Which sentence demonstrates the use of Simple Present for a universal truth?

• Water is boiling at 100 degrees Celsius.
• The Earth is rotating on its axis.
• Metals expand when heated.
• The sun is rising in the east.

In the sentence "I always forget people's names at parties," which tense is used, and what does it imply?

• Simple Present, implying a habitual action
• Present Continuous, implying an ongoing action
• Simple Present, implying irritation or criticism
• Present Perfect, implying a completed action

Which sentence uses the Present Continuous to express annoyance or criticism?

• He is always complaining about the weather.
• They are frequently visiting their grandparents.
• She is constantly improving her skills.
• We are regularly exercising at the gym.

In reported speech, how would you change the tense in the sentence "I am studying French"?

• He said he studied French.
• He said he was studying French.
• He said he is studying French.
• He said he has been studying French.

Which sentence correctly uses a stative verb in the Simple Present tense?

• I am knowing the answer to that question.
• She is understanding the concept now.
• They are preferring tea to coffee.
• He seems happy with the results.

In the sentence "The population of the city is growing rapidly," what does the Present Continuous tense suggest?

• A temporary situation
• A habitual action
• A trend or development over time
• A scheduled future event