Present Continuous Tense Practice

The video tutorial introduces the present continuous tense, explaining its formation using the present tense of 'be' and the present participle (verb+ing). It covers various uses, such as describing ongoing actions, temporary events, planned future actions, and repeated actions with 'always' or 'constantly'. The video also highlights verbs that are not typically used in this tense. Numerous examples are provided to illustrate these points. The tutorial concludes with a promise to cover negative sentences in the next video.

What is the basic structure of the present continuous tense?

• Past tense of 'be' + present participle

• Present tense of 'be' + present participle

• Present tense of 'have' + past participle

• Present tense of 'do' + base form

Which of the following is NOT a use of the present continuous tense?

• Talking about permanent situations

• Discussing planned future actions

• Describing temporary events

• Describing ongoing actions

How is the present continuous tense used with 'always'?

• To describe a single action

• To emphasize a series of repeated actions

• To indicate a completed action

• To describe a future event

Which verb is typically NOT used in the present continuous tense?

• Jump

• Eat

• Feel

• Run

What is the correct present continuous form of 'I go to the store'?

• I went to the store

• I am going to the store

• I have gone to the store

• I go to the store

Which sentence correctly uses the present continuous tense?

• She always eats breakfast

• He is reading a book at the moment

• I have finished my homework

• They will go to the park

What is the present continuous form of 'They swim in the pool'?

• They have swum in the pool

• They are swimming in the pool

• They swam in the pool

• They swim in the pool

Which of the following sentences uses the present continuous tense to describe a future plan?

• They are listening to music

• He always comes to class late

• She is visiting her grandparents next weekend

• I am eating dinner now

What is the present continuous form of 'He studies for exams'?

• He studies for exams

• He has studied for exams

• He is studying for exams

• He studied for exams

Which sentence uses the present continuous tense to describe a temporary situation?

• I know the answer

• He is staying with his friend for a week

• She lives in New York

• They have a car