Present continuous (English Grammar in Use: intermediate)

Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?

• She works every day.

• She is working right now.

• She worked yesterday.

• She will work tomorrow.

What is the correct form of the verb for the sentence: “They _______ (build) their own house”?

• are build

• is building

• are building

• builds

Choose the correct negative sentence:

A. I not reading a book right now.

B. I’m not reading a book right now.

C. I’m not read a book right now.

D. I doesn’t reading a book right now.

• I not reading a book right now.

• I’m not reading a book right now.

• I’m not read a book right now.

• I doesn’t reading a book right now.

Which of the following is a correct use of the present continuous?

• She is going to the market every day.

• She is going to the market right now.

• She goes to the market right now.

• She go to the market every day.

Which sentence is incorrect?

• He is having a shower.

• The world is getting warmer.

• I am trying to work.

• She learning Italian.

When do we use the present continuous tense?

• To describe habits.

• To describe completed actions.

• To describe actions happening now or around now.

• To describe actions in the past.

Identify the sentence showing an action not happening at the time of speaking:

A. Kate is learning Italian now.

B. Kate wants to work in Italy, so she’s learning Italian.

• A. Kate is learning Italian now.

• B. Kate wants to work in Italy, so she’s learning Italian.

Choose the correct form for this question: “______ your English improving?”

• Does

• Are

• Is

• Will

What does the present continuous tense emphasize in the sentence: “The population of the world is increasing very fast”?

• Habitual action.

• Action happening in the past.

• Ongoing change or trend.

• A general fact.

Choose the correct sentence using a time expression with the present continuous:

A. You’re working hard this week.

B. You work hard this week.

C. You have worked hard this week.

D. You will work hard this week.

• You’re working hard this week.

• You work hard this week.

• You have worked hard this week.

• You will work hard this week.