Present Simple Vs. Present Continuous Advanced Level Exercises Quiz
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This is an advanced-level present simple vs. Present continuous quiz to test your knowledge of the present tenses. Take this quiz to see whether you're an expert or just a beginner when it comes to grammar. Basically, the present tense focuses on the events that occur in the present time; yet, the present continuous is something that is happening in the present but will continue to happen. This quiz consists of ten questions, and you have to choose the correct verb according to the tenses. Good luck, and don’t forget to share this quiz with friends and classmates! All the Read morebest, buddy!
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The girl ____________ basketball.
- A.
Is playing
- B.
Am playing
- C.
Are playing
- D.
Plays
Correct Answer
A. Is playingExplanation
The correct answer is "is playing" because the sentence is in the present tense and refers to a singular subject, "the girl." In present tense, the verb "to be" is conjugated as "is" for singular subjects. The verb "playing" is the present participle form of the verb "to play," which is used to show an ongoing action. Therefore, "is playing" correctly indicates that the girl is currently engaged in the activity of playing basketball.Rate this question:
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- 2.
I can't see Tim from here. What ________ (do)?
- A.
Is he doing?
- B.
He does?
- C.
Does he do?
- D.
Am he doing?
Correct Answer
A. Is he doing?Explanation
The correct answer is "is he doing." This is because the question is asking about Tim's current action, which requires the present continuous tense. The correct form of the present continuous tense for the third person singular (he) is "is + verb + ing." Therefore, the correct sentence is "What is he doing?"Rate this question:
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- 3.
The previous employee made a mistake. Now we _______ (reorganize) the whole project plan.
- A.
Are reorganizing
- B.
Reorganize
- C.
Do reorganize
- D.
Reorganizes
Correct Answer
A. Are reorganizingExplanation
The correct answer is "are reorganizing" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is currently happening. The word "now" also suggests that the reorganization is taking place at the present moment.Rate this question:
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- 4.
This dog always _________ (bark).
- A.
Barks
- B.
Is barking
- C.
Bark
- D.
Are barking
Correct Answer
A. BarksExplanation
The correct answer is "barks" because the sentence is in the present simple tense and refers to a singular subject, "dog". In the present simple tense, when the subject is third person singular (he, she, it), we add -s to the base form of the verb. Therefore, the correct form of the verb "bark" in this sentence is "barks".Rate this question:
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- 5.
I usually ____ (wear) a scarf, but I ______________ it today as it's not too cold.
- A.
Wear, am not wearing
- B.
Wears, am not wearing
- C.
Wear, are not wearing
- D.
Wears, are not wearing
Correct Answer
A. Wear, am not wearingExplanation
The correct answer is "wear, am not wearing." The sentence is in present tense, and the subject "I" is singular, so the verb "wear" should be in the base form. The second part of the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the present moment. The pronoun "I" is singular, so the verb "am" should be used. The phrase "as it's not too cold" suggests that the speaker is not wearing a scarf today because it is not very cold.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What ___________ (do) tonight?
- A.
Do you do
- B.
Are you doing
- C.
Does you does
Correct Answer
B. Are you doingExplanation
The correct answer is "are you doing." This is because the question is asking about an action that will take place in the future, specifically tonight. The phrase "are you doing" is the correct form of the present continuous tense to indicate an action that will happen in the future.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Please keep quiet, I ___________ (listen) to the radio right now.
- A.
Am listening
- B.
Am listen
- C.
Do listen
- D.
Does listen
Correct Answer
A. Am listeningExplanation
The correct answer is "am listening" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action happening at the moment of speaking. The subject "I" is followed by the present continuous form of the verb "listen", which is "am listening".Rate this question:
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- 8.
They are ___________________(cook) a very delicious pasta.
- A.
Studying
- B.
Cooking
- C.
Jumping
- D.
Cook
Correct Answer
B. CookingExplanation
The correct answer is "cooking". This is because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. In this case, the action of cooking the pasta is happening at the present time.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The sun _____ in the east.
- A.
Rises
- B.
Is rising
- C.
Rise
- D.
Are rising
Correct Answer
A. RisesExplanation
The correct answer is "rises" because it is the present tense form of the verb "rise" and it agrees with the subject "sun." In English, we use the present tense verb "rises" to describe the regular daily movement of the sun from the horizon in the east.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Don't you _____________ (bath) daily?
- A.
Takes a bath
- B.
Are taking a bath
- C.
Take a bath
- D.
Took a bath
Correct Answer
C. Take a bathExplanation
The correct answer is "take a bath." This is the correct answer because it matches the subject-verb agreement in the question. The question is asking about a habitual action, so the present simple tense "take" is the appropriate verb form to use.Rate this question:
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