Present Continuous Tense Usage
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present continuous tense to describe an action happening right now?
Andy drives to work.
Helen and Kate talk.
The teacher is trying to teach the class.
She was like oh my God.
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
What is the present continuous tense used for in the sentence: 'Andy is driving to work'?
A habitual action
A completed action
An action happening right now
A future plan
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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
Which sentence best illustrates the use of the present continuous tense for a temporary situation?
John has worked from the London office.
John will work from the London office.
John is working from the London office for 6 months.
John works from the London office.
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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
Why is the present continuous tense used in the sentence: 'Lewis and Juliet are living abroad for the summer'?
To describe a permanent situation
To describe a temporary situation
To describe a past event
To describe a habitual action
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
Which of the following sentences uses the present continuous tense to describe an action that happens repeatedly?
Mary will complain.
Mary complained.
Mary complains.
Mary is always complaining.
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
In the sentence 'Jessica is always working', what does the word 'always' emphasize?
The action happens repeatedly
The action is planned for the future
The action is happening right now
The action is temporary
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
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