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A2 Present Continuous Grammar Test 2 \u2013 15 Questions with Detailed Explanations<\/h2>\n

Practice A2 Present Continuous with this 15-question English grammar test. Learn how to use am, is, are, verb-ing forms, negative sentences, and questions for IELTS, TOEFL, YDS, and general English exams.<\/p>\n

The Present Continuous is used to describe actions that are happening now or around the present time. It is formed with am<\/strong>, is<\/strong>, or are<\/strong> plus the -ing<\/strong> form of the main verb. This test helps A2 learners practise Present Continuous positive sentences, negative sentences, and questions in a clear exam-style format for IELTS, TOEFL, YDS, school exams, and everyday English communication.<\/p>\n

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Answer Explanations<\/h2>\n

Question 1 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is are eating<\/strong>. The word \u201cnow\u201d shows that the action is happening at the moment of speaking. In the Present Continuous, we use a form of \u201cbe\u201d plus the -ing<\/strong> form of the main verb. Since the subject is \u201cthey,\u201d the correct form of \u201cbe\u201d is \u201care.\u201d<\/p>\n

Question 2 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is is riding<\/strong>. The phrase \u201cat the moment\u201d tells us that the action is happening now. With the subject \u201cshe,\u201d we use \u201cis\u201d in the Present Continuous. The verb \u201cride\u201d changes to \u201criding\u201d because we drop the final \u201ce\u201d before adding -ing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Question 3 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is am looking<\/strong>. The phrase \u201cright now\u201d clearly shows that the action is happening at the present moment. With the subject \u201cI,\u201d the Present Continuous uses \u201cam\u201d plus the -ing<\/strong> form of the verb. Therefore, \u201cam looking\u201d is the correct structure.<\/p>\n

Question 4 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is are studying<\/strong>. The word \u201ctoday\u201d can describe a temporary action happening around the present time. With the subject \u201cwe,\u201d we use \u201care\u201d in the Present Continuous. The verb \u201cstudy\u201d becomes \u201cstudying\u201d by adding -ing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Question 5 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is is sleeping<\/strong>. The sentence describes what he is doing now because he is tired. With the subject \u201che,\u201d the correct Present Continuous form uses \u201cis.\u201d The main verb must be in the -ing<\/strong> form, so \u201cis sleeping\u201d is correct.<\/p>\n

Question 6 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is buying<\/strong>. In Present Continuous questions, the structure is \u201cbe\u201d plus subject plus the -ing<\/strong> form of the main verb. The auxiliary \u201care\u201d is already given at the beginning of the question. For this reason, the main verb must be \u201cbuying.\u201d<\/p>\n

Question 7 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is is cleaning<\/strong>. The word \u201cnow\u201d shows that the action is happening at the moment of speaking. \u201cMy sister\u201d is a singular subject, so the correct form of \u201cbe\u201d is \u201cis.\u201d The verb \u201cclean\u201d takes the -ing<\/strong> ending in the Present Continuous.<\/p>\n

Question 8 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is is running<\/strong>. The phrase \u201cat the moment\u201d shows that the action is happening now. With the singular subject \u201cthe dog,\u201d we use \u201cis.\u201d The verb \u201crun\u201d changes to \u201crunning\u201d because the final consonant is doubled before adding -ing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Question 9 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is am not drinking<\/strong>. The word \u201cnow\u201d shows that the sentence refers to the present moment. In negative Present Continuous sentences with \u201cI,\u201d we use \u201cam not\u201d plus the -ing<\/strong> form of the verb. The sentence means that the speaker is not drinking coffee at this time.<\/p>\n

Question 10 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is working<\/strong>. In Present Continuous questions, the auxiliary verb comes before the subject, and the main verb stays in the -ing<\/strong> form. The auxiliary \u201cis\u201d is already used at the beginning of the question. Therefore, \u201cworking\u201d is the correct form after the subject.<\/p>\n

Question 11 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is are drawing<\/strong>. The word \u201cnow\u201d shows that the action is happening at the present moment. \u201cThe children\u201d is a plural subject, so we use \u201care.\u201d The main verb must take the -ing<\/strong> form, so \u201care drawing\u201d is correct.<\/p>\n

Question 12 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is is<\/strong>. This is a Present Continuous question, so it needs the correct form of \u201cbe\u201d before the subject. The subject is \u201cshe,\u201d so the correct auxiliary is \u201cis.\u201d The full question structure is \u201cWhy is she crying?\u201d<\/p>\n

Question 13 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is are preparing<\/strong>. The phrase \u201cthis week\u201d can describe a temporary activity happening around the present time. With the subject \u201cwe,\u201d we use \u201care\u201d in the Present Continuous. The verb \u201cprepare\u201d changes to \u201cpreparing\u201d because the final \u201ce\u201d is dropped before adding -ing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Question 14 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is is knocking<\/strong>. The word \u201cListen!\u201d often introduces a sound or action happening now. With the subject \u201csomeone,\u201d we use \u201cis\u201d because it is treated as singular. The main verb must be in the -ing<\/strong> form, so \u201cis knocking\u201d is correct.<\/p>\n

Question 15 Explanation<\/h2>\n

The correct answer is are driving<\/strong>. The sentence describes an action happening at the moment of speaking. With the subject \u201cyou,\u201d we use \u201care\u201d in the Present Continuous. The speaker is talking about the way the person is driving right now, so \u201care driving\u201d is the correct answer.<\/p>\n

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