What are the three main uses of the present continuous tense?

Present Continuous Tense Concepts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Actions happening now, past actions, and future plans
Actions happening now, temporary actions, and future plans
Actions happening now, temporary actions, and past actions
Temporary actions, past actions, and future plans
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT needed to form the present continuous tense?
A 'be' verb
A past tense verb
A subject
A main verb with -ing
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main verb form used in present continuous?
Infinitive
Base form
Verb with -ing
Past participle
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct structure for forming the present continuous tense?
Subject + main verb + -ing
Subject + main verb + 'be' verb
Subject + 'be' verb + main verb + -ing
Subject + 'be' verb + main verb
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence correctly uses the present continuous for an action happening now?
We were watching a movie.
They play soccer in the park.
She is studying for her exam.
I am eat dinner.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of using present continuous for an action happening right now?
We are saving money for a house.
They were playing soccer last week.
She is studying for her exam.
I am going to the dentist tomorrow.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of a temporary action using present continuous?
I am living in New York permanently.
He is working on a new project temporarily.
They are playing soccer every day.
We are going to the dentist next week.
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