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What is the present continuous tense used to denote?
What is the present continuous tense used to denote?
- Actions/events that were done in the past
- Actions/events that will be done in the future
- Actions/events that are continued to be done in the present (correct)
- Actions/events that are done regularly
How is the present continuous tense formed?
How is the present continuous tense formed?
- By using 'is' or 'are' as helping verbs and adding 'ing' to the main verb (correct)
- By using 'was' or 'were' as helping verbs and adding 'ing' to the main verb
- By using 'has' or 'have' as helping verbs and adding 'ing' to the main verb
- By using 'will' or 'shall' as helping verbs and adding 'ing' to the main verb
What is the purpose of the exercises mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the exercises mentioned in the text?
- To teach past tense usage
- To check understanding of the present continuous tense (correct)
- To practice future tense usage
- To explain the present perfect tense
In Exercise 1, what is the task for the readers?
In Exercise 1, what is the task for the readers?
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What should readers do after trying out the exercises?
What should readers do after trying out the exercises?
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Study Notes
Present Continuous Tense
- Used to describe an action that is in progress at the moment of speaking, around a specific time, or in a temporary situation.
- Can also be used to talk about trends, annoying habits, or changing situations.
Formation of Present Continuous Tense
- Formed with the present participle of the main verb (base + -ing) and the auxiliary verb "be" in the present tense.
Purpose of Exercises
- To help readers practice and reinforce their understanding of the present continuous tense.
Exercise 1
- Task: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Post-Exercise Directions
- Readers should check their answers and, if necessary, review the explanations and examples provided in the text.
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Test your understanding of the present continuous tense with these exercises and their answers. Practice forming sentences with the helping verbs 'is' and 'are' and adding 'ing' to the main verb. Improve your English grammar skills with this interactive quiz.
