Present Continuous Tense

Present Continuous Tense

Exercises

Exercise -1
Exercise -2
Exercise -3

 

Usage: The Present Continuous Tense, also known as the Present Progressive Tense, is used to describe actions or events that are happening at the moment of speaking, ongoing actions, and future plans or arrangements.

Positive Sentence Structure:

– Subject + am/is/are + present participle (-ing form of the verb)

Negative Sentence Structure:

– Subject + am/is/are + not + present participle (-ing form of the verb)

Question Sentence Structure:

– Am/Is/Are + subject + present participle (-ing form of the verb)?

Examples:

1- Actions happening at the moment:

– She is reading a book right now, absorbing the captivating story.

– They are playing football in the park, enjoying a friendly match.

2- Ongoing actions:

– He is studying for his exams this week, devoting several hours to each subject.

– We are learning a new language, practicing vocabulary and grammar every day.

3- Future plans or arrangements:

– I am meeting my friends for dinner tonight, trying out a new restaurant in town.

– They are traveling to Paris next month, exploring the beautiful landmarks and experiencing the vibrant culture.

The Present Continuous Tense adds a sense of immediacy and progress to the actions or events described. It is particularly useful when discussing current situations, temporary actions, or planned activities in the near future. By using this tense, we can provide a dynamic view of ongoing actions and emphasize their relevance to the present moment.

The Present Continuous Tense is commonly used to emphasize actions happening now or in the near future. It adds a sense of immediacy and ongoing progress to the described actions, allowing us to convey dynamic situations and express future plans with certainty.

 

Here are 20 multiple-choices on the Present Continuous Tense, each with options, answers, and explanations:

Exercise -1

1- Which sentence is in the Present Continuous T?

a) She sings beautifully.
b) They play soccer every weekend.
c) He is reading a book right now.
d) I like ice cream.

Answer : c) He is reading a book right now.

Explanation: The sentence “He is reading a book right now” is in the Present Continuous Tense. It describes an action happening at the present moment.

2- What is the correct form of the verb “to eat” in the Present Continuous Tense for the pronoun “I”?

a) am eating
b) is eating
c) are eating
d) eat

Answer : a) am eating

Explanation: The correct form of the verb “to eat” in the Present Continuous Tense for the pronoun “I” is “am eating.”

3- Choose the correct sentence in the Present Continuous T:

a) They swim in the pool every day.
b) She is dancing at the party.
c) We have finished our work.
d) He doesn’t like spicy food.

Answer : b) She is dancing at the party.

Explanation: The sentence “She is dancing at the party” is in the Present Continuous Tense. It describes an action happening at the present moment.

4- Which sentence is in the negative form of the Present Continuous T?

a) We are having a great time.
b) He is playing the guitar.
c) They have finished their homework.
d) I am not running in the race.

Answer : d) I am not running in the race.

Explanation: The sentence “I am not running in the race” is in the negative form of the Present Continuous Tense. The negative form is created by adding “not” between the auxiliary verb “am” and the main verb.

5- What is the third-person singular form of the verb “to work” in the Present Continuous Tense?

a) work
b) works
c) working
d) worked

Answer : b) works

Explanation: The third-person singular form of the verb “to work” in the Present Continuous Tense is “works.” It is used when talking about he, she, or it.

6- Choose the correct sentence in the Present Continuous T:

a) He will travel to Italy next month.
b) They are playing basketball right now.
c) We have visited London last year.
d) She goes to the gym every week.

Answer : b) They are playing basketball right now.

Explanation: The sentence “They are playing basketball right now” is in the Present Continuous Tense. It describes an action happening at the present moment.

7- Which sentence is in the interrogative form of the Present Continuous T?

a) We are going to the park.
b) She is reading a book.
c) Are you watching TV?
d) He has finished his homework.

Answer : c) Are you watching TV?

Explanation: The sentence “Are you watching TV?” is in the interrogative form of the Present Continuous Tense. The interrogative form is created by inverting the subject and the auxiliary verb “are.”

8- What is the correct negative form of the sentence “He is playing tennis now” in the Present Continuous T?

a) He is not playing tennis now.
b) He isn’t playing tennis now.
c) He does not play tennis now.
d) He don’t play tennis now.

Answer : b) He isn’t playing tennis now.

Explanation: The correct negative form of the sentence “He is playing tennis now” in the Present Continuous Tense is “He isn’t playing tennis now.” The contraction “isn’t” is the shortened form of “is not.”

9- Choose the correct sentence in the Present Continuous T:

a) They will have a party tomorrow.
b) We are learning Spanish.
c) He went to the store earlier.
d) She likes to read books.

Answer : b) We are learning Spanish.

Explanation: The sentence “We are learning Spanish” is in the Present Continuous Tense. It describes an action happening at the present moment.

10- Which sentence is in the Present Continuous T?

a) I swim every morning.
b) She played the piano beautifully.
c) They are cooking dinner right now.
d) He loves to travel.

Answer : c) They are cooking dinner right now.

Explanation: The sentence “They are cooking dinner right now” is in the Present Continuous Tense. It describes an action happening at the present moment.

Present Continuous

 

Here are 10 multiple-choices on the Present Continuous Tense, each with options, answers, and explanations:

Exercise -1

11- What is the correct form of the verb “to run” in the Present Continuous Tense for the pronoun “they”?

a) run
b) runs
c) running
d) ran

Answer : c) running

Explanation: The correct form of the verb “to run” in the Present Continuous Tense for the pronoun “they” is “running.”

12- Choose the correct sentence in the Present Continuous T:

a) We have visited Paris last summer.
b) He is going to the gym tomorrow.
c) They play soccer every Sunday.
d) She is studying for her exam.

Answer : d) She is studying for her exam.

Explanation: The sentence “She is studying for her exam” is in the Present Continuous Tense. It describes an action happening at the present moment.

13- Which sentence is in the negative form of the Present Continuous T?

a) I am enjoying the party.
b) He is playing the guitar.
c) They are having fun at the beach.
d) We are not watching a movie.

Answer : d) We are not watching a movie.

Explanation: The sentence “We are not watching a movie” is in the negative form of the Present Continuous Tense. The negative form is created by adding “not” between the auxiliary verb “are” and the main verb.

14- What is the third-person singular form of the verb “to write” in the Present Continuous T?

a) write
b) writes
c) writing
d) wrote

Answer : b) writes

Explanation: The third-person singular form of the verb “to write” in the Present Continuous Tense is “writes.” It is used when talking about he, she, or it.

15- Choose the correct sentence in the Present Continuous T:

a) We will have a picnic next weekend.
b) They are playing basketball now.
c) He has finished his work.
d) She goes to the gym every day.

Answer : b) They are playing basketball now.

Explanation: The sentence “They are playing basketball now” is in the Present Continuous Tense. It describes an action happening at the present moment.

16 -Which sentence is in the interrogative form of the Present Continuous T?

a) He reads books every day.
b) They are swimming in the pool.
c) Is she watching a movie?
d) We have finished our project.

Answer : c) Is she watching a movie?

Explanation: The sentence “Is she watching a movie?” is in the interrogative form of the Present Continuous Tense. The interrogative form is created by inverting the subject and the auxiliary verb “is.”

17 – What is the correct negative form of the sentence “I am playing soccer now” in the Present Continuous T?

a) I am not playing soccer now.
b) I isn’t playing soccer now.
c) I do not play soccer now.
d) I don’t playing soccer now.

Answer : a) I am not playing soccer now.

Explanation: The correct negative form of the sentence “I am playing soccer now” in the Present Continuous Tense is “I am not playing soccer now.” The contraction “am not” is the shortened form of “am not.”

18 -Choose the correct sentence in the Present Continuous T:

a) She will travel to London next month.
b) They are playing tennis on Sundays.
c) We have finished our homework.
d) He likes to go for walks.

Answer : b) They are playing tennis on Sundays.

Explanation: The sentence “They are playing tennis on Sundays” is in the Present Continuous Tense. It describes an action happening at the present moment.

19 -Which sentence is in the Present Continuous T?

a) We eat dinner at 7 PM.
b) She finished her work yesterday.
c) They are watching a movie right now.
d) He enjoys playing the piano.

Answer : c) They are watching a movie right now.

Explanation: The sentence “They are watching a movie right now” is in the Present Continuous Tense. It describes an action happening at the present moment.

20 – What is the correct form of the verb “to sleep” in the Present Continuous Tense for the pronoun “she”?

a) sleep
b) sleeps
c) sleeping
d) slept

Answer : c) sleeping

Explanation: The correct form of the verb “to sleep” in the Present Continuous Tense for the pronoun “she” is “sleeping.”

Present Continuous

Present Continuous Tense