Mastering Present Continuous Tense

Mastering Present Continuous Tense

9th - 12th Grade

10 Qs

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Mastering Present Continuous Tense

Mastering Present Continuous Tense

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9th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 2 pts

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Identify the present continuous tense in the sentence:

'She is reading a book.'

was reading a book

reads a book

is reading a book

is reading

Answer explanation

The present continuous tense describes an ongoing action. In the sentence 'She is reading a book,' the phrase 'is reading' indicates that the action of reading is currently happening, making it the correct choice.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 2 pts

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Form a present continuous sentence using the verb 'play'.

I played.

I am play.

I will play.

I am playing.

Answer explanation

The correct present continuous form of 'play' is 'I am playing.' This structure indicates an action currently in progress, while the other options use incorrect tenses or forms.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 2 pts

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Which of the following is in the present continuous tense?

I am walk to school.

I was walking to school.

I will walk to school.

I am walking to school.

Answer explanation

The present continuous tense describes an action currently in progress. 'I am walking to school' indicates that the action is happening now, making it the correct choice. The other options are in different tenses.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

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Use the correct verb form: 'They _____ (to swim) in the pool right now.'

They swim in the pool right now.

They were swimming in the pool right now.

They will swim in the pool right now.

They are swimming in the pool right now.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'They are swimming in the pool right now.' This uses the present continuous tense, indicating an action currently in progress, which fits the context of the sentence.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 2 pts

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Choose the correct time expression:

'I am studying _____.'

last week

yesterday

last night

now

Answer explanation

The correct time expression is 'now' because it indicates the present moment, aligning with the ongoing action of studying. 'Yesterday' and 'tomorrow' refer to past and future, which do not fit the context.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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Identify the error: 'He are playing soccer.' What is the correct form?

They is playing soccer.

She playing soccer.

He are playing soccer.

He is playing soccer.

Answer explanation

The error in 'He are playing soccer' is the incorrect verb form. The correct form is 'He is playing soccer,' as 'is' agrees with the singular subject 'He.'

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 2 pts

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Complete the sentence: 'We _____ (to eat) dinner at the moment.'

are cooking

will eat

are eating

ate

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'are eating' because it indicates an action happening right now. The phrase 'at the moment' suggests the present continuous tense, which is formed with 'are' + verb-ing.

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