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Present Continuous vs Present Simple

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Present Continuous vs Present Simple
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the negative form of the Present Continuous tense?

The negative form is created by adding 'not' after the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) before the 'ing' form.

The negative form is created by using 'do not' before the base form of the verb.

The negative form is created by adding 'never' before the verb.

The negative form is created by using 'not' after the subject and before the verb.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

When do we use 'sometimes' in Present Simple sentences?

To indicate that an action happens occasionally.

To indicate that an action happens frequently.

To indicate that an action never happens.

To indicate that an action happens in the future.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the difference between 'I am washing' and 'I wash'?

'I am washing' indicates a habitual action (Present Simple), while 'I wash' indicates an action happening right now (Present Continuous).

'I am washing' indicates an action happening right now (Present Continuous), while 'I wash' indicates a habitual action (Present Simple).

Both 'I am washing' and 'I wash' indicate actions happening right now.

'I wash' is used for future actions, while 'I am washing' is used for past actions.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the Present Continuous tense used for?

To describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing.

To describe actions that happened in the past.

To describe future plans or intentions.

To describe habitual actions.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How do you form the Present Simple tense for regular verbs?

For all subjects, use the base form of the verb, and for third person singular, add 's' or 'es'.

Use the past form of the verb for all subjects.

Add 'ing' to the base form of the verb for all subjects.

Use the base form of the verb for all subjects, without any changes.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the third person singular form of the verb 'to cut'?

cutting

cuts

cut

cutted

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are signal words for Present Continuous?

now

yesterday

tomorrow

soon

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