Present Continuous Tense Trivia Questions
This quiz focuses on the present continuous tense, assessing the ability to form and understand ongoing actions in English. It tests knowledge through various sentences, enhancing grammar skills vital for effective communication.
- 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 readingExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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 playingExplanation
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).Rate this question:
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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 havingExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Perla is a young Brazilian singer. But this afternoon ___, she's taking a nap.
Correct Answer
is not singingExplanation
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.Rate this question:
- 5.
Changing the following sentence into the negative form, what happens to the verb structure?Lucas's listening to music
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