The Present Progressive Tense Test

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1. The -ing form of the verb care is _____.

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The -ing form of the verb care is "caring". This is because when we want to express an ongoing action or a continuous state of caring, we use the -ing form of the verb.

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2. (beg) Some people are _____ for the food at the supermarket.

Explanation

The sentence states that "Some people are [Blank] for the food at the supermarket." The word "begging" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically and contextually in the sentence. It suggests that these people are asking or pleading for food at the supermarket, indicating that they may be in need or experiencing poverty.

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3. The -ing form of the verb put is _____

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The -ing form of the verb "put" is "putting". This is because when we want to express an ongoing action or something that is happening in the present, we use the -ing form of the verb. In this case, "putting" represents the action of putting something in the present tense.

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4. For verbs ending in w, x, and y, do not double the final _____.

Explanation

Verbs ending in w, x, and y do not require doubling the final consonant. This rule applies when adding certain suffixes or forming certain verb tenses. Therefore, the correct answer is "consonant."

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5. When a onw syllable verb ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant, double the final _____ and add -ing.

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When a one-syllable verb ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, the final consonant needs to be doubled before adding -ing. This is a rule in English grammar that helps maintain the pronunciation and meaning of the verb. By doubling the final consonant, we ensure that the preceding vowel remains short, and it also helps distinguish the verb from other words with similar spelling but different meanings.

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6. The correct way to write the -ing form of the verb VIE is _____ 

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The correct way to write the -ing form of the verb VIE is "vying".

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7. The -ing form of the verb study is _____

Explanation

The -ing form of the verb study is "studying." This is because when we want to express an ongoing or continuous action, we use the -ing form of the verb. In this case, the action of studying is ongoing or continuous, so we use the -ing form "studying."

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8. The -ing for of the verb DEFER is _____

Explanation

The correct -ing form of the verb "defer" is "deferring." This form is used to indicate that an action is ongoing or continuous in the present or future tense.

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9. When the verb ends in _____ eliminate it and add -ing.

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not-available-via-ai

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10. The correct form of "(will) We are not _____ to share our answers" is this.

Explanation

The correct form of "(will) We are not [Blank] to share our answers" is "willing". This means that we have the choice or desire to share our answers, but we choose not to.

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11. The present progressive uses the _____form of the main verb

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The present progressive tense is formed by adding "-ing" to the base form of the main verb. This form indicates an action that is currently happening or in progress at the time of speaking. It is used to describe ongoing actions, temporary situations, or future plans.

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12. In the negative statements we use the complete statement when writing and the _____ form when speaking.

Explanation

In negative statements, we use the contracted form when speaking.

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13. What _____ you _____ at home? (verb do), is written like this in the present progressive.

Explanation

In the present progressive tense, we use the auxiliary verb "are" followed by the main verb in its gerund form, which is "doing" in this case. Therefore, the correct answer is "are, doing."

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14. The right way to answer in short answer in the present progressive for (she) is: Yes, __________.

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The correct answer is "She is." The question is asking for the correct way to answer in the present progressive for the pronoun "she." In the present progressive tense, we use the verb "to be" (is, am, are) followed by the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb. In this case, the correct answer is "She is," as it follows the correct structure for the present progressive tense.

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15. This tense presents _____ or _____ actions.

Explanation

This tense presents actions that are continuing or ongoing.

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16. If the verb has more than one syllable and the stress is not on the last syllable, _____ _____ double the final consonant.

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When the verb has more than one syllable and the stress is not on the last syllable, we double the final consonant. In the case of "do" and "not," both verbs have more than one syllable and the stress is not on the last syllable. Therefore, we double the final consonant in both "do" and "not" to form "do" and "not."

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17. In the question, we have to place _____ firstly and then the _____.

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The correct answer is "to be, subject" because when constructing a sentence, the verb "to be" is typically placed before the subject. This follows the standard subject-verb order in English grammar.

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18. The rule for verbs ending in -IE is to eliminate the -IE and add_____.

Explanation

Verbs ending in -IE follow the rule of eliminating the -IE and adding -ying. This is a common rule in English grammar for forming the present participle of verbs. By removing the -IE and adding -ying, the verb is transformed into its present participle form, which is used to indicate an ongoing action or state.

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19. The present progressive uses the verb be in three forms:_____,_____,_____

Explanation

The present progressive tense is formed by using the verb "be" in three different forms: "am" for the first person singular (I), "is" for the third person singular (he, she, it), and "are" for all other persons (we, you, they). These forms indicate the ongoing action or state of being in the present.

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20. If the verb ends in a stressed vowel plus R, double the final _____ and add -ing.

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If the verb ends in a stressed vowel plus R, double the final R and add -ing.

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The -ing form of the verb care is _____.
(beg) Some people are _____ for the food at the supermarket.
The -ing form of the verb put is _____
For verbs ending in w, x, and y, do not double the final _____.
When a onw syllable verb ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant, double...
The correct way to write the -ing form of the verb VIE...
The -ing form of the verb study is _____
The -ing for of the verb DEFER is _____
When the verb ends in _____ eliminate it and add -ing.
The correct form of "(will) We are not _____ to share our...
The present progressive uses the _____form of the main verb
In the negative statements we use the complete statement when writing...
What _____ you _____ at home? (verb do), is written like...
The right way to answer in short answer in the present progressive for...
This tense presents _____ or _____ actions.
If the verb has more than one syllable and the stress is not on the...
In the question, we have to place _____ firstly and then...
The rule for verbs ending in -IE is to eliminate the -IE and add_____.
The present progressive uses the verb be in three...
If the verb ends in a stressed vowel plus R, double the...
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