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Present Continuous Verb Tense Quiz

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Which verb tense indicates that an action or condition is happening now, frequently, and may continue into the future?

Past tense
Present continuous tense (correct)
Future tense
Present tense

What is the formula for the present continuous tense?

to be [will be] + verb [base form]
to be [am, is, are] + verb [present participle] (correct)
to be [was, were] + verb [past participle]
to be [have, has] + verb [past participle]

Which type of verbs are used with the present continuous tense?

Neither dynamic nor stative verbs
Stative verbs
Dynamic verbs (correct)
Both dynamic and stative verbs

What effect does the present continuous tense have on writing?

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In the given example, why is Aunt Christine taking her nephew to Polly's Pancake Diner?

<p>To celebrate Scott's birthday (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Present Continuous Tense

Indicates an action happening now, frequently, and potentially continuing.

Present Continuous Formula

to be (am, is, are) + verb (present participle)

Dynamic Verbs

Verbs that describe actions that can be started and stopped.

Effect of Present Continuous

Adds energy and action to writing.

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Aunt Christine's Motive

To celebrate Scott's birthday.