Question about Present Continuous
Subject English
English
Source Originais Teachy
Originais Teachy
Topic Present Continuous
Present Continuous
Difficulty Easy
Easy
(Originais Teachy 2024) - Question Easy of English
Read the following text and identify the sentences that correctly use the Present Continuous tense to describe actions happening at the moment of speaking. In addition, consider the context of the text to determine if the use of this tense is suitable for expressing near-future plans, personal arrangements, or general trends. The text is an excerpt from a diary entry written by a student recounting their experience during an exchange program in Japan. Pay attention to the underlined verb forms and decide whether they are appropriate for the intended time frame and context.a.
The sentences correctly using the Present Continuous are 'Today, I am exploring the beautiful temples of Kyoto' and 'Every weekend, I am joining a language exchange group to practice my Japanese.'
b.
The sentences correctly using the Present Continuous are 'Every weekend, I am joining a language exchange group to practice my Japanese' and 'I am staying with a host family who is teaching me about Japanese customs.'
c.
None of the sentences are correctly using the Present Continuous; all should use the Present Simple to describe actions that occur regularly or at a specific time in the near future.
d.
The sentences correctly using the Present Continuous are 'Today, I am exploring the beautiful temples of Kyoto' and 'Tomorrow, I am meeting my Japanese pen pal for the first time.'
e.
The sentences correctly using the Present Continuous are 'Tomorrow, I am meeting my Japanese pen pal for the first time' and 'I am staying with a host family who is teaching me about Japanese customs.'
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