Present Continuous - Exercises

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1. The horses________(run)

Explanation

The correct answer is "are running". This is because the verb "to be" (in this case, "are") is used to indicate an ongoing action in the present tense. Therefore, "are running" correctly expresses that the horses are currently in the process of running.

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Present Continuous - Exercises - Quiz

This quiz focuses on the Present Continuous tense, assessing the ability to form and use progressive verb forms in English. It tests recognition and construction of sentences in ongoing actions, enhancing practical grammar skills for learners.

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2. My mother is buying some food at the grocery store right now.

Explanation

The given statement indicates that the speaker's mother is currently purchasing food at the grocery store. Since it is mentioned that she is doing it "right now," it implies that the action is happening in the present moment. Therefore, the statement is true.

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3. Who______(she / chat) to now?

Explanation

The correct answer is "Who is she chatting to now?" This is the correct sentence structure in English. The subject "Who" is followed by the verb "is" and then the pronoun "she." The verb "chatting" is used correctly, and the preposition "to" is also used correctly to indicate the person she is chatting with.

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4. Mark _____ (look) for his key.

Explanation

The sentence is in the present tense and refers to an ongoing action. "Is looking" is the correct answer because it matches the subject "Mark" and the present continuous tense is used to describe actions happening at the moment of speaking.

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5. Jenny  _____ (put) on a mask. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "is putting" because the sentence is referring to an action that is happening in the present moment. The verb "is putting" is in the present continuous tense, which is used to describe actions that are currently taking place. In this case, Jenny is currently putting on a mask.

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6. You _____  (use) my mobile phone!

Explanation

The correct answer is "are using". This is because the sentence is in the present continuous tense and "are using" is the correct form of the verb "use" in this tense.

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8. Listen! Our teacher is comeing.

Explanation

The given statement is grammatically incorrect. The correct form should be "Our teacher is coming." The verb "is" should be followed by the present participle form of the verb "come," which is "coming." Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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9. Type question here. Example: Practice makes you _____

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10. 'Are you making dinner?'

Explanation

The correct answer is "Yes, I am." This is because the question "Are you making dinner?" is asking about the person's action of making dinner. The response "Yes, I am" confirms that the person is indeed making dinner. The other options do not provide a direct confirmation of the person's action.

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The horses________(run)
My mother is buying some food at the grocery store right now.
Who______(she / chat) to now?
Mark _____ (look) for his key.
Jenny  _____ (put) on a mask. 
You _____  (use) my mobile phone!
Match the following
Listen! Our teacher is comeing.
Type question here. Example: Practice makes you _____
'Are you making dinner?'
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