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Actions in Progress (Present Progressive Tense) Quiz

#1

Which sentence is in the present progressive tense?

He is reading a book.
Explanation

Present progressive indicates an ongoing action in the present.

#2

What is the correct present progressive form of 'to go' for 'I'?

I am going
Explanation

The present progressive form for 'to go' with 'I' is 'I am going'.

#3

Which option correctly transforms the simple present tense sentence 'He plays the guitar' into the present progressive tense?

He is playing the guitar.
Explanation

Transformation of a simple present tense sentence to present progressive.

#4

What is the present progressive form of 'to make' for 'they'?

They are making.
Explanation

Present progressive form for 'to make' with 'they' is 'They are making'.

#5

Which sentence uses the present progressive tense to describe a temporary action?

She is studying in Paris.
Explanation

Present progressive used to describe a temporary action in a specific location.

#6

What is the negative form of 'You are playing football' in present progressive tense?

You are not playing football.
Explanation

Negative form of present progressive tense.

#7

Which sentence correctly uses the present progressive to describe an ongoing action?

He is cooking dinner.
Explanation

Correct usage of present progressive to describe an ongoing action.

#8

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the present progressive tense.

She is studying.
Explanation

Correct usage of present progressive tense to describe an ongoing action.

#9

Which sentence correctly combines the present progressive tense with a future time marker?

They are playing football tomorrow.
Explanation

Present progressive combined with 'tomorrow' indicates a future action.

#10

Identify the incorrect use of present progressive tense.

I am not understanding the question.
Explanation

Incorrect usage of present progressive with 'understand,' a stative verb.

#11

Choose the sentence that is NOT in the present progressive tense.

She was walking to school.
Explanation

The sentence is in past progressive tense, not present progressive.

#12

Choose the correct present progressive question form for 'to sleep'.

Is he sleeping?
Explanation

Correct question form for present progressive with 'to sleep.'

#13

Identify the sentence that uses present progressive tense to indicate a planned future event.

She is visiting the museum next month.
Explanation

Present progressive used for a future arrangement.

#14

Choose the sentence that uses the present progressive tense for a habitual action with 'always' to express annoyance.

She is always studying at the library.
Explanation

Present progressive used for a habitual action with 'always' to express annoyance.

#15

Identify the sentence that incorrectly uses the present progressive tense.

He is not believing in ghosts.
Explanation

Incorrect usage of present progressive with a stative verb ('believe').

#16

Which question is formed correctly in the present progressive tense?

Are you going to the party?
Explanation

Correct formation of a present progressive question.

#17

Which sentence incorrectly uses the present progressive tense for a state verb?

I am liking this song.
Explanation

Incorrect usage of present progressive with a stative verb ('like').

#18

Which option correctly uses the present progressive tense to describe a future arrangement?

She is meeting her friend tomorrow.
Explanation

Present progressive used for a future arrangement.

#19

Identify the sentence that incorrectly employs the present progressive tense.

She is believing in ghosts.
Explanation

Incorrect usage of present progressive with a stative verb ('believe').

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