The Present Progressive Tense Test

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1.

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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The present progressive uses the ________form of the main verb

Explanation
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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3.

This tense presents ________ or ________ actions.

Explanation
This tense presents actions that are continuing or ongoing.

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When the verb ends in ________ eliminate it and add -ing.
5.

The -ing form of the verb care is ________.

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

Explanation
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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The -ing form of the verb put is ________

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

Explanation
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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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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10.

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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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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12.

The correct way to write the -ing form of the verb VIE is ________

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

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

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

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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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(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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16.

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

Explanation
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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19.

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

Explanation
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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The Present Progressive Tense Test

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

The present progressive uses the ________form of the main verb

This tense presents or actions.

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

The -ing form of the verb care is ________.

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

The -ing form of the verb put is ________

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

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

The -ing form of the verb study is ________

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

The correct way to write the -ing form of the verb VIE is ________

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

The -ing for of the verb DEFER is ________

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Present Progressive Tense Test

The present progressive uses the verb be in three forms:________,________,________

The present progressive uses the ________form of the main verb

This tense presents ________ or ________ actions.

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

The -ing form of the verb care is ________.

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

The -ing form of the verb put is ________

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

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

The -ing form of the verb study is ________

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

The correct way to write the -ing form of the verb VIE is ________

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

The -ing for of the verb DEFER is ________

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This tense presents or actions.

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

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

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