Identifying the structure of the Present Continuous.
Which two elements are necessary to form the Present Continuous?
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Respuesta correcta: B)Verb "to be" and verb with -ing.
💡 Explicación
The student identifies the basic components of the Present Continuous tense.
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Respuesta correcta: B)Verb "to be" and verb with -ing.
A)Verb "to do" and verb with -s.Incorrect. This is for Present Simple.
B)Verb "to be" and verb with -ing.Correct! Present Continuous requires the auxiliary "be" and the principal verb in the -ing form.
C)Verb "to have" and verb with -ed.Incorrect. This is for Present Perfect.
D)Only a verb with -ing.Incorrect. Without the verb "to be", the sentence is incomplete.
💡 Explicación
The student identifies the basic components of the Present Continuous tense.
Pregunta 2
Pregunta 2 · D4Bloom: Remember
Describing a current action of a friend.
Complete the sentence: "Mateo ________ a sandwich right now."
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Respuesta correcta: B)is eating
💡 Explicación
The student remembers the correct conjugation of the verb "to be" and the -ing form in a simple sentence.
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Respuesta correcta: B)is eating
A)is eatIncorrect. The second verb must have -ing.
B)is eatingCorrect! "Is" for Mateo (he) and "eating" for the current action.
C)am eatingIncorrect. "Am" is only for "I".
D)are eatingIncorrect. "Are" is for plural subjects or "you".
💡 Explicación
The student remembers the correct conjugation of the verb "to be" and the -ing form in a simple sentence.
Pregunta 3
Pregunta 3 · D6Bloom: Understand
A conversation between two students during a break.
"Listen! The music teacher ________ the piano."
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Respuesta correcta: C)is playing
💡 Explicación
The student understands that time markers like "Listen!" indicate the need for the Present Continuous.
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Respuesta correcta: C)is playing
A)playIncorrect. This would be a habit, but "Listen!" implies it is happening now.
B)playsIncorrect. This is Present Simple.
C)is playingCorrect! The context "Listen!" signals an action in progress.
D)are playingIncorrect. The teacher is singular.
💡 Explicación
The student understands that time markers like "Listen!" indicate the need for the Present Continuous.
Pregunta 4
Pregunta 4 · D6Bloom: Understand
Asking what someone is doing.
Choose the correct question to ask about someone's current activity.
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Respuesta correcta: B)What are you doing?
💡 Explicación
The student understands the correct word order for questions in the Present Continuous.
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Respuesta correcta: B)What are you doing?
A)What you are doing?Incorrect. The auxiliary "are" must come before the subject.
B)What are you doing?Correct! Standard question structure in Present Continuous.
C)What do you doing?Incorrect. "Do" is for Present Simple.
D)Are you do what?Incorrect. This word order is not correct.
💡 Explicación
The student understands the correct word order for questions in the Present Continuous.
Pregunta 5
Pregunta 5 · D6Bloom: Apply
Describing multiple people's actions in a park in Barranquilla.
"Look! Many people ________ in the park."
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Respuesta correcta: B)are walking
💡 Explicación
The student applies the rule for plural subjects in the Present Continuous.
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Respuesta correcta: B)are walking
A)is walkingIncorrect. "People" is a plural noun.
B)are walkingCorrect! "Are" for the plural subject "people" and "walking" for the current action.
C)walkIncorrect. "Look!" indicates a current action, not a habit.
D)am walkingIncorrect. Only for "I".
💡 Explicación
The student applies the rule for plural subjects in the Present Continuous.
Pregunta 6
Pregunta 6 · D8Bloom: Apply
A description of a family at home.
"It is 7:00 PM. My dad is cooking dinner. My mom is reading a book, and my brothers are playing video games. I am writing in my diary."
What are the brothers doing?
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Respuesta correcta: C)They are playing video games.
💡 Explicación
The student applies reading strategies to identify specific current actions in a text.
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Respuesta correcta: C)They are playing video games.
A)They are reading a book.Incorrect. The mom is reading.
B)They are cooking dinner.Incorrect. The dad is cooking.
C)They are playing video games.Correct! The text explicitly mentions this activity for the brothers.
D)They are writing in a diary.Incorrect. The writer is doing that.
💡 Explicación
The student applies reading strategies to identify specific current actions in a text.
Pregunta 7
Pregunta 7 · D8Bloom: Apply
Spelling rules for -ing verbs.
Complete the sentence: "Shhh! The baby ________." (Verb: sleep)
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Respuesta correcta: A)is sleeping
💡 Explicación
The student applies basic spelling rules for the -ing form.
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Respuesta correcta: A)is sleeping
A)is sleepingCorrect! Base verb + ing.
B)is sleepinIncorrect. Spelling error; must end in 'g'.
C)is sleepyingIncorrect. No need to add 'y' to "sleep".
D)is sleppingIncorrect. No need to double the 'p' because it has two vowels before it.
💡 Explicación
The student applies basic spelling rules for the -ing form.
Pregunta 8
Pregunta 8 · D8Bloom: Analyze
Distinguishing between Present Simple and Present Continuous.
Which sentence describes an action happening RIGHT NOW?
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Respuesta correcta: C)They are studying for the test.
💡 Explicación
The student analyzes and distinguishes between habits (Simple) and actions in progress (Continuous).
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Respuesta correcta: C)They are studying for the test.
A)I study English on Tuesdays.Incorrect. This is a habit.
B)He usually plays soccer.Incorrect. The adverb "usually" marks a repeated routine in the Present Simple.
C)They are studying for the test.Correct! The structure "are studying" indicates an action in progress.
D)My mother is a doctor.Incorrect. This is a permanent state.
💡 Explicación
The student analyzes and distinguishes between habits (Simple) and actions in progress (Continuous).
Pregunta 9
Pregunta 9 · D10Bloom: Analyze
Analyzing spelling rules for -ing (consonant-vowel-consonant).
Choose the sentence with the correct spelling for the verb "run".
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Respuesta correcta: D)The dog is running in the garden.
💡 Explicación
The student analyzes the CVC rule (consonant-vowel-consonant) for doubling consonants in the -ing form.
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Respuesta correcta: D)The dog is running in the garden.
A)The dog is runing in the garden.Incorrect. For C-V-C verbs, the last consonant must be doubled.
B)The dog is runs in the garden.Incorrect. You cannot use the present simple 's' form with "is".
C)The dog is runneing in the garden.Incorrect. You don't need to add an 'e' before 'ing'.
D)The dog is running in the garden.Correct! Double 'n' before adding -ing for "run".
💡 Explicación
The student analyzes the CVC rule (consonant-vowel-consonant) for doubling consonants in the -ing form.
Pregunta 10
Pregunta 10 · D10Bloom: Evaluate
Answering a phone call during a busy situation.
A: "Can you talk now?"
B: "No, sorry. I am carrying many bags and my phone is ringing in my pocket. I'm also crossing the street!"
Based on B's response, why can't they talk?
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Respuesta correcta: C)Because they are performing multiple actions that require their attention and hands.
💡 Explicación
The student evaluates the situation described using multiple Present Continuous verbs to determine the most logical explanation.
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Respuesta correcta: C)Because they are performing multiple actions that require their attention and hands.
A)Because they are sleeping.Incorrect. They are busy walking and carrying things.
B)Because they don't have a phone.Incorrect. The phone is ringing.
C)Because they are performing multiple actions that require their attention and hands.Correct! Carrying bags, crossing the street, and handling the phone are simultaneous actions.
D)Because they are in an English class.Incorrect. This is not mentioned in the text.
💡 Explicación
The student evaluates the situation described using multiple Present Continuous verbs to determine the most logical explanation.
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