Practicing the Present Continuous Tense: Affirmative Forms

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1. It ___________ jumping.    AM / ARE / IS

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The correct sentence should be 'It IS jumping' because 'It' is singular, so we use 'IS' as the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present continuous tense.

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Practicing The Present Continuous Tense: Affirmative Forms - Quiz

This quiz focuses on the Present Continuous tense, assessing the ability to form affirmative sentences accurately. It helps learners improve their English grammar skills, ensuring they can describe ongoing actions effectively, which is crucial for everyday communication and academic success.

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2. Sharks __________ swimming.

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The correct verb to use with 'sharks' is 'AM' since it is in the third person singular form.

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3. We are ___________ climbing a mountain.

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The correct verb to use with 'we' is 'are' in this context.

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4. Snowwhite ___________ making the bed.

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In this sentence, 'Snowwhite' is a singular third person subject, so the correct verb to use is 'IS' for the present tense.

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5. They are ______________the fire truck.

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The correct verb tense to use in this sentence is 'DRIVING' as it matches with the subject 'They' (plural) and the present continuous tense. The other three options do not match with the subject or the tense of the sentence.

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6. The cook _________cooking.

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In this sentence, the subject 'the cook' is singular and requires a singular form of the verb 'is'. The correct answer is 'is' in this context.

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It ___________ jumping.    AM / ARE / IS
Sharks __________ swimming.
We are ___________ climbing a mountain.
Snowwhite ___________ making the bed.
They are ______________the fire truck.
The cook _________cooking.
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