Test on Present Continuous Tense.

Question 1

Complete each sentence with the correct Present Continuous Tense.

Answer 1

ok

Remember the rule:
The Present Continuous Tense expresses the idea that an action is taking place at that moment.

The Present Continuous is formed by adding the auxiliaries ‘am’, ‘is’ or ‘are’ to the participle.

Question 2

The girl ______ popsicles. (eat)

Answer 2

is eating

Question 3

Sam and Josh ________ the mango tree. (climb)

Answer 3

are climbing

Remember the rule:
The Present Continuous Tense expresses the idea that an action is taking place at that moment.

The Present Continuous is formed by adding the auxiliaries ‘am’, ‘is’ or ‘are’ to the participle.

Question 4

The students _______ all possibilities to solve the question. (explore)

Answer 4

are exploring

Question 5

I ______ my sister’s anniversary party. (plan)

Answer 5

am planning

Question 6

The seamstress _______ a gown for Lucy’s Graduation Ball. (sew)

Answer 6

is sewing

Remember the rule:
The Present Continuous Tense expresses the idea that an action is taking place at that moment.

The Present Continuous is formed by adding the auxiliaries ‘am’, ‘is’ or ‘are’ to the participle.

Question 7

Susie _______ as a form of relaxation. (meditate)

Answer 7

is meditating

Question 8

I _______ you a huge discount with the purchase of one t-shirt. (offer)

Answer 8

am offering

Question 9

Mother and father ______ breakfast for us. (prepare)

Answer 9

are preparing

Remember the rule:
The Present Continuous Tense expresses the idea that an action is taking place at that moment.

The Present Continuous is formed by adding the auxiliaries ‘am’, ‘is’ or ‘are’ to the participle.

Question 10

Gabbie ______ hot coffee. (sip)

Answer 10

is sipping

Question 11

The police officer ________ the accident at Maracas Bay. (investigate)

Answer 11

is investigating

Question 12

We ______ on getting the house painted by October. (work)

Answer 12

are working

Question 13

My sister ______ because she lost her puppy. (sob)

Answer 13

is sobbing

Remember the rule:
The Present Continuous Tense expresses the idea that an action is taking place at that moment.

The Present Continuous is formed by adding the auxiliaries ‘am’, ‘is’ or ‘are’ to the participle.

Question 14

I _______ my dialogue for the play. (rehearse)

Answer 14

am rehearsing

Question 15

Pete, Leo and Joe _______ our space under the tree. (occupy)

Answer 15

are occupying

Remember the rule:
The Present Continuous Tense expresses the idea that an action is taking place at that moment.

The Present Continuous is formed by adding the auxiliaries ‘am’, ‘is’ or ‘are’ to the participle.

Question 16

Miss Kim ______ the school population on the importance of good manners. (educate)

Answer 16

is educating