Test

Form
Use the words in the first column to form sentences in the present progressive. Write the correct form
(positive, negative, question) in the appropriate column.

positive

negative

question

I/
walk

you /
read

he /
speak

she /
eat

it /
rain

we /
jump

they /
play

Exceptions
Write the ing form of the verbs. Mind the spelling when adding ing.
1. bake 2. swim 3. say -

4. travel 5. lie -

Short Forms
Rewrite the sentences using the short form when the long form is given and vice versa.
1. He is brushing his teeth. 2. I'm doing a test. 3. We are not joking. 4. I am not reading. 5. They aren't working. -

Use
Choose the correct answer.
1. I am living in London now. - What does this sentence mean?
I have moved to London to stay there for ever.
I am in London only for a limited period of time.
I am going to move to London soon.
2. We are meeting Tom tonight. - What does this sentence mean?
The action is arranged for the near future.
The action is taking place now.
The action might take place.
3. I'm working hard at the moment. - Is the sentence correct even if I am not working at the moment of
speaking?
yes
no
4. He is playing football. - Which situation cannot be expressed by present progressive?
To express that the match is going on right now.
To express that he does not play football regularly, but only for a limited period of time.
To express that he plays football regularly.
5. Look! The Millers are moving house. - Which of the following situations is expressed by the present
progressive?
They are in the middle of the action.

The action is going to take place next week.

They will come back to this place one day.

Signal Words
Choose the correct signal word.
1. The girl is watering the plants

2. We are going to the theatre

3. My brother is moving to Australia

4.

they are playing our song on the radio.

5. Greg is walking to work