Present Continuous Tense Quiz

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What is the present continuous tense used for?

To describe actions that happened in the past and will happen in the future
To describe actions that happened in the past
To describe actions that will happen in the future
To describe actions happening at the moment of speaking (correct)

Which word is commonly used with the present continuous tense?

Now (correct)
Tomorrow
Last week
Yesterday

What is the structure of the present continuous tense?

Subject + verb + -ed
Subject + verb + -ing (correct)
Subject + verb + -s
Subject + verb

Which of the following is an example of the present continuous tense?

I am watching a movie. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which form is correct for the present continuous tense?

I am playing (B) Signup and view all the answers

When do we use the present continuous tense?

To talk about current actions or situations (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Present Continuous Use

Actions happening right now.

Common Present Continuous Word

Often used to indicate an action is happening now.

Present Continuous Structure

Subject + verb 'to be' + verb + '-ing'

Present Continuous Example

I am watching a movie.

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Correct Present Continuous Form

'I am playing' is correct.

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Present Continuous Timing

To describe actions or situations happening now.

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Study Notes

Present Continuous Tense

Used to describe an action that is in progress at the moment of speaking, or around a specific time.
Typically used with the word 'now' to emphasize the current nature of the action.

Structure of Present Continuous Tense

Formed with the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb and the auxiliary verb 'be' in the present tense.

Examples of Present Continuous Tense

I am studying for my exam. (action happening at the moment of speaking)
She is working on a new project. (action in progress around a specific time)

Correct Form of Present Continuous Tense

Subject + 'be' (in the present tense) + present participle (-ing form of the main verb)

When to Use Present Continuous Tense

To describe an action that is happening at the moment of speaking.
To talk about temporary or changing situations.
To express future plans or arrangements.

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Test your knowledge of the present continuous tense with this quiz! Discover the correct form and usage of this tense while identifying commonly used words.