Questions and Answers
Which sentence best illustrates an action in progress at the current moment?
Which of the following sentences describes a temporary action currently happening?
What does the example 'The news is spreading quickly nowadays' demonstrate?
Which option does not illustrate an action in progress at the moment?
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Which sentence indicates a development that is happening these days?
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Study Notes
Present Continuous Tense
Actions in Progress at the Time of Speaking
- Used to describe actions happening at the exact moment of speaking
- Examples:
- He is talking on his mobile right now.
- They are playing tennis at the moment.
- I am reading now.
Temporary Actions in Progress Around Now
- Used to describe temporary or changing situations
- Examples:
- He's thinking of getting a new phone.
- They are selling at low prices these days.
- My family is having a great time this week.
Changes and Developments
- Used to describe changes or developments happening now
- Example:
- The news is spreading quickly nowadays.
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Test your understanding of the present continuous tense, including actions in progress and temporary changing situations, with examples and explanations.
