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ICSE · Class 5 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition

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Which of these sentences is in the present continuous tense?

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What is the correct -ing form of the verb 'write'?

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Choose the correct sentence using the present continuous tense.

4

Which helping verb is used with 'I' in the present continuous tense?

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What is the -ing form of 'run'?

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running

For verbs ending in consonant-vowel-consonant, we double the last letter before adding -ing. So, 'run' becomes 'running'.

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Which word often comes with the present continuous tense?

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now

Words like 'now', 'at this moment', and 'today' are often used with the present continuous tense to show current action.

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Which of these verbs correctly forms its -ing form by dropping 'e'?

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drive,write

Verbs ending in 'e' drop the 'e' before adding -ing. So, 'drive' becomes 'driving' and 'write' becomes 'writing'.

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The present continuous tense shows an action that is happening now.

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True

Yes, the present continuous tense is used for actions that are in progress at the time of speaking.

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What are the important topics in Present Continuous Tense for ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition?
Key topics in Present Continuous Tense include What is the Present Continuous Tense?, How to Form the -ing Verb, When to Use Present Continuous Tense, Present Continuous vs Simple Present Tense. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
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There are 29 questions on Present Continuous Tense. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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