Mastering the Present Continuous Tense in English
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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Sophia Harris
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is another name for the present continuous tense?
Past continuous tense
Future continuous tense
Present progressive tense
Present perfect tense
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences is in the present continuous tense?
He writes a book.
They play soccer every weekend.
She is working on a project.
I work at a bank.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When do we use the present continuous tense?
To describe past habits
To describe actions happening right now or temporary actions
To talk about general truths
To describe permanent actions
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of using the present continuous tense to describe a trend?
They are having a car.
She is needing help.
The prices of homes are increasing.
I am living in Canada.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can the present continuous tense be used to talk about the future?
By describing permanent actions
By using stative verbs
By adding a future time expression like 'next week'
By using 'always' in the sentence
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences is incorrect due to the use of a stative verb in the present continuous tense?
I am understanding the lesson.
She is running in the park.
They are working on a project.
We are staying at a hotel.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.K.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct negative form of 'She is calling'?
She not calling
She is not calling
She isn't call
She not is calling
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.4.1C
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