English Grammar: Past Simple & Present Continuous
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What is the primary purpose of the past simple tense?

  • To indicate ongoing actions happening now.
  • To express conditional situations in the present.
  • To describe future events and actions.
  • To narrate stories and describe specific past actions. (correct)
  • Which of the following is an auxiliary verb used in the past simple tense?

  • Will
  • Has
  • Did (correct)
  • Can
  • What keyword would you most likely use to indicate an action that happened yesterday?

  • Tomorrow
  • Usually
  • Always
  • Yesterday (correct)
  • Which of the following structures expresses a past habit?

    <p>did + used to + V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In passive voice constructs of the past tense, which auxiliary verb is typically used?

    <p>Was/Were</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct structure for forming a statement in the present continuous tense?

    <p>(was/were) + being + P.P</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase correctly illustrates the use of 'while' in a present continuous structure?

    <p>While I was studying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key term associated with the present continuous tense?

    <p>Always</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What example illustrates the use of 'during' in a present continuous context?

    <p>During the meeting, she was talking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is an example of the present continuous tense?

    <p>I am running now.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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