Convert Present To Present Participle Verb Quiz

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1. Convert this root verb to the present participle form.


"Work"

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The correct answer is "Working" because to convert a root verb to the present participle form, we typically add "-ing" to the end of the verb. In this case, the root verb "work" becomes "working" when transformed into the present participle form.

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Calling all English enthusiasts! Dive into our beginner-friendly 'Convert Present to Present Participle Verb' quiz. Perfect your understanding of present participle verbs and their role in constructing continuous... see moretenses. If you're confident in your English skills, especially when it comes to verb conjugation, this quiz is tailor-made for you.
Each question presents a verb in its root form, and your task is to convert it into its present participle form by capitalizing the first letter. It's a fun and informative way to reinforce your grammar knowledge. Unlock your potential, boost your verb conjugation expertise, and earn a top score. Join us and put your English skills to the test. Let's embark on this linguistic journey together and see how well you can transform verbs into their present participle counterparts! see less

2. Convert this root verb to the present participle form.


"Talk"

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The present participle form of the root verb "talk" is "talking".

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3. Convert this root verb to the present participle form.


"Drink"

Explanation

The correct answer is "Drinking." To convert the root verb "drink" to its present participle form, we add the suffix "-ing" to the verb. This form indicates that the action of drinking is happening in the present or ongoing.

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4. Convert this root verb to the present participle form.


"Walk"

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The present participle form of the root verb "walk" is "walking".

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5. Convert this root verb to the present participle form.


"Read"

Explanation

The correct answer is "Reading". The question asks for the present participle form of the root verb "Read". The present participle form of a verb is created by adding -ing to the base form of the verb. In this case, the base form "Read" becomes "Reading" when the -ing suffix is added.

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6. Convert this root verb to the present participle form.


"Drive"

Explanation

The present participle form of the root verb "drive" is "driving". In English grammar, the present participle is formed by adding -ing to the base form of the verb. Therefore, "driving" is the correct answer for converting the root verb "drive" to its present participle form.

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7. Convert this root verb to the present participle form.


"Stand"

Explanation

The present participle form of the root verb "stand" is "standing." This form is used to describe an ongoing action or state of being.

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8. Convert this root verb to the present participle form.


"Fix"

Explanation

The correct answer is "Fixing" because adding "-ing" to the root verb "fix" forms the present participle form. The present participle form is used to indicate an ongoing action or state in the present.

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9. Convert this root verb to the present participle form.


"Have"

Explanation

The present participle form of the root verb "have" is "having." The present participle is formed by adding -ing to the base form of the verb. In this case, "have" becomes "having" when used as a present participle.

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10. Convert this root verb to the present participle form.


"Sleep"

Explanation

The root verb "sleep" is converted to its present participle form by adding the suffix "-ing" to it, resulting in "sleeping". The present participle form is used to indicate an ongoing action or state in the present.

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11. Convert this root verb to the present participle form.


"Fly"

Explanation

The root verb "fly" is converted to the present participle form by adding the suffix "-ing" to the verb. Therefore, the correct answer is "flying."

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12. Convert this root verb to the present participle form.   "Dancing"

Explanation

The root verb "dance" is converted to the present participle form by adding the suffix "-ing" to the end of the word, resulting in "dancing." In this form, it indicates the ongoing action of someone or something engaging in the activity of dancing.

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13. Convert this root verb to the present participle form.


"Sing"

Explanation

The present participle form of the root verb "Sing" is "Singing". In this form, the verb is used to describe an ongoing action or state.

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14. Convert this root verb to the present participle form.


"Pay"

Explanation

The correct answer is "Paying" because when we convert the root verb "pay" to the present participle form, we add "ing" to the end of the verb. Therefore, "paying" is the correct present participle form of the verb "pay".

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15. Convert this root verb to the present participle form.


"Use"

Explanation

The present participle form of the root verb "use" is "using".

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16. Convert this root verb to the present participle form.


"Die"

Explanation

The root verb "die" is being asked to be converted into the present participle form. The present participle form of "die" is "dying".

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17. Convert this root verb to the present participle form.


"Release"

Explanation

The correct answer is "releasing" because to convert a root verb to the present participle form, we usually add "-ing" to the end of the verb. In this case, the root verb is "release" and by adding "-ing" to it, we get "releasing."

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18. Convert this root verb to the present participle form. "Run"

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The present participle form of the root verb "run" is "running".

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19. Convert this root verb to the present participle form.


"Sit"

Explanation

The present participle form of the root verb "sit" is "sitting".

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20. Convert this root verb to the present participle form.


"Listen"

Explanation

The root verb "listen" is converted to the present participle form by adding "ing" at the end, resulting in "listening". The present participle form is used to indicate an ongoing action or state. In this case, it represents the ongoing action of someone actively using their sense of hearing to listen to something.

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Convert this root verb to the present participle form."Work"
Convert this root verb to the present participle form."Talk"
Convert this root verb to the present participle form."Drink"
Convert this root verb to the present participle form."Walk"
Convert this root verb to the present participle form."Read"
Convert this root verb to the present participle form."Drive"
Convert this root verb to the present participle form."Stand"
Convert this root verb to the present participle form."Fix"
Convert this root verb to the present participle form."Have"
Convert this root verb to the present participle form."Sleep"
Convert this root verb to the present participle form."Fly"
Convert this root verb to the present participle form. ...
Convert this root verb to the present participle form."Sing"
Convert this root verb to the present participle form."Pay"
Convert this root verb to the present participle form."Use"
Convert this root verb to the present participle form."Die"
Convert this root verb to the present participle form."Release"
Convert this root verb to the present participle form. ...
Convert this root verb to the present participle form."Sit"
Convert this root verb to the present participle form."Listen"
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