Present Continuous Tense
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Which sentence correctly uses the present continuous tense to describe an action happening now?

  • Martin is standing in front of the window at the moment. (correct)
  • Martin is stand in front of the window at the moment.
  • Martin stands in front of the window at the moment.
  • Martin are standing in front of the window at the moment.

Given the context 'You can turn up the volume of TV,' which option best describes the baby's current activity?

  • doesn’t sleep
  • isn’t sleeping
  • is sleeping (correct)
  • sleeps

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the present continuous to indicate an action that is about to happen or is currently in progress.

  • Hurry up! Your father waits in the car.
  • Hurry up! Your father is waiting in the car. (correct)
  • Hurry up! Your father doesn’t wait in the car.
  • Hurry up! Your father isn’t waiting in the car.

Which of the following accurately describes the weather condition, suggesting no need for an umbrella?

<p>You don’t need to take an umbrella. It isn’t raining outside now. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which option uses the present continuous tense correctly to describe an immediate sense being perceived?

<p>Listen, somebody is knocking the door. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the correct combination of present simple and present continuous tenses to describe ongoing weather and its effect.

<p>It is raining / is getting / isn’t (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the option that describes the simultaneous actions happening on a pleasant day.

<p>The sun is shining / are singing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the combination of present continuous and present simple tenses to describe a current activity and a general understanding.

<p>I am listening / don’t understand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence uses the correct present continuous form to inquire about a current action?

<p>Where are my keys? I am looking for them. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the combination of present simple and present continuous tenses to describe a habitual dislike and a current action.

<p>Terry doesn’t like / is eating (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Present Continuous Tense

Describes an action happening right now, at this moment.

Is standing

To be in a place at a particular time.

Is raining

To be emitting water from the clouds in drops.

Is sleeping

The baby now.

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Is waiting

A person is currently waiting in the car.

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Is knocking

Active or in use.

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Am looking for

To find

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Don't understand

To not have an understanding

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Is getting

To be getting soaked by the rain.

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Is eating

Actively engaging in the process of eating a sandwich this moment.

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Study Notes

  • The quiz focuses on the Present Continuous Tense.

Question 1

  • The answer is B) is standing: "Martin is standing in front of the window at the moment."

Question 2

  • The answer is A) isn't sleeping: "You can turn up the volume of TV. The baby isn't sleeping."

Question 3

  • The answer is C) is waiting: "Hurry up! Your father is waiting in the car."

Question 4

  • The answer is A) is raining: "You don't need to take an umbrella. It is raining outside now."

Question 5

  • The answer is A) is knocking: "Listen, somebody is knocking the door."

Question 6

  • The answer is B) is raining / is getting / doesn't: "It is raining heavily now and she is getting wet because she doesn't have an umbrella."

Question 7

  • The answer is B) is shining / sing: "The sun is shining and the birds sing. It is a lovely day today."

Question 8

  • The answer is A) am listening / am not understanding: "I am listening to a song in English now but I am not understanding anything."

Question 9

  • The answer is. A) am finding: "Where are my keys? I am finding them."

Question 10

  • The answer is C) doesn't like / is eating: "Terry doesn't like fast food but he is eating a sandwich now."

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This quiz tests your knowledge of the present continuous tense. It includes questions with 'is', 'am', and 'are' forms of verbs. Improve your grammar skills with this practice.

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