Present Continuous Tense Trivia Questions

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Quiz on the present continuous

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1.

Mariana ___ a book of poems right now. She loves poetry.
- A.
  
  Am reading
- B.
  
  Is reading
- C.
  
  Are reading
- D.
  
  Reads
- E.
  
  Reading
Correct Answer
B. Is reading

Explanation
The correct answer is "is reading" because the sentence is in the present tense and refers to a singular subject, Mariana. The verb "is reading" is the correct form of the present continuous tense to indicate an action that is happening at the moment of speaking.

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2.

Tony and Tobias ___ volleyball at the club this morning.
- A.
  
  Playing
- B.
  
  Is playing
- C.
  
  Are playing
- D.
  
  Plays
- E.
  
  To play
Correct Answer
C. Are playing

Explanation
The correct answer is "are playing" because the sentence is referring to two people, Tony and Tobias, who are both participating in the activity of playing volleyball at the club this morning. Since there are multiple subjects involved, the plural form of the verb "to be" (are) is used along with the present participle form of the verb "play" (playing).

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3.

Simone and I ___ a lot of fun at this party.
- A.
  
  Are having
- B.
  
  Is have
- C.
  
  Aren't haves
- D.
  
  Isn't having
- E.
  
  Am having
Correct Answer
A. Are having

Explanation
The correct answer is "are having" because the subject "Simone and I" is plural, so the verb should also be plural. "Are having" is the correct plural form of the verb "to have" in the present continuous tense.

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4.

Perla is a young Brazilian singer. But this afternoon ___, she's taking a nap.

Correct Answer
is not singing

Explanation
The correct answer is "is not singing" because the sentence states that Perla is a singer, but in the afternoon she is taking a nap. This implies that she is not currently engaged in the activity of singing.

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Changing the following sentence into the negative form, what happens to the verb structure?Lucas's listening to music

Present Continuous Tense Trivia Questions

Mariana ___ a book of poems right now. She loves poetry.

Tony and Tobias ___ volleyball at the club this morning.

Simone and I ___ a lot of fun at this party.

Perla is a young Brazilian singer. But this afternoon ___, she's taking a nap.

Changing the following sentence into the negative form, what happens to the verb structure?Lucas's listening to music