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Present Progressive Spanish Practice Quiz

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Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 9
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Which of the following is the correct present progressive form of the verb 'to run' for the subject 'I'?
I run
I am running
I are running
I running
The present progressive is formed by using the auxiliary 'am' with the -ing form of the main verb. 'I am running' correctly follows this structure.
Identify the auxiliary verb used in the present progressive tense with the subject 'she'.
is
are
be
am
For the subject 'she', the correct auxiliary verb is 'is'. This is essential to correctly form the present progressive tense.
What is the present participle form of 'play' used in the present progressive?
played
playing
play
plays
The present participle form of a verb is created by adding -ing to the base form. 'Playing' is the correct -ing form of 'play' used in present progressive constructions.
Which of the following sentences is in the present progressive tense?
They have studied English.
They study English.
They are studying English.
They will study English.
The sentence 'They are studying English.' uses the present progressive form by combining the auxiliary 'are' with the -ing form 'studying'. This construction indicates an action currently in progress.
Which helper verb correctly completes this sentence: He ____ eating lunch?
are
is
be
am
The correct form for third-person singular in the present progressive is 'is'. Therefore, 'He is eating lunch.' is the right construction.
How is the present progressive formed using the verb 'to swim' for the subject 'we'?
We is swimming
We swim
We are swimming
We swimming
For the subject 'we', the correct auxiliary is 'are' and the verb takes the -ing form. 'We are swimming' properly reflects the present progressive construction.
Which sentence is formed incorrectly for the present progressive?
I am dancing.
They are dancing.
He is dancing.
We is dancing.
The sentence 'We is dancing.' is incorrect because the subject 'we' requires the auxiliary 'are' instead of 'is'. Correct subject-verb agreement is essential in forming the present progressive.
What is the change to the verb 'to sit' in the present progressive form for the subject 'they'?
They is sitting.
They are sitting.
They sit.
They sitting.
The correct present progressive form requires the auxiliary 'are' with the -ing form of the verb. Thus, 'They are sitting.' is the accurate construction.
Complete the sentence correctly: 'Right now, I ____ a book.'
reads
read
am reading
reading
The sentence requires the present progressive to indicate an action in progress. 'Am reading' correctly pairs the auxiliary 'am' with the -ing form of 'read'.
Select the correct present progressive form for the activity 'to study' by the subject 'you'.
You studying.
You study.
You is studying.
You are studying.
For the subject 'you', the correct auxiliary is 'are'. Combining this with the -ing form 'studying' forms the proper present progressive tense.
Which sentence best shows the use of the present progressive to indicate an action happening now?
I am writing an email.
I have written an email.
I wrote an email.
I write an email.
The sentence 'I am writing an email.' correctly uses the present progressive form to describe an ongoing action. This distinguishes it from other tenses that do not show current activity.
In the sentence 'They are laughing at the joke,' which part is the present participle?
at
laughing
are
the joke
The present participle is the -ing form of the verb. In this sentence, 'laughing' serves as the present participle that, along with the auxiliary 'are', forms the present progressive tense.
Which of the following sentences is in the correct negative present progressive form?
He isn't sleep.
He is sleeping not.
He is not sleeping.
He not sleeping.
The correct negative structure for the present progressive requires placing 'not' after the auxiliary. 'He is not sleeping.' correctly follows this rule.
How is the present progressive used to talk about actions occurring around the current time, even if not exactly at the moment of speaking?
It describes temporary actions in progress.
It describes actions that are permanent.
It refers to actions in the past.
It refers to habitual actions.
The present progressive can be used to indicate actions that are temporary or in progress around the current period. It does not imply permanence or habitual action, distinguishing it from the present simple.
Which of the following correctly forms a question in the present progressive for the subject 'they' with the verb 'to work'?
Do they working?
Are they working?
Are they work?
They are working?
In forming a question in the present progressive, the auxiliary verb 'are' is placed before the subject. 'Are they working?' is the correct interrogative structure.
Analyze the sentence 'We are not being disturbed by the noise.' Does it accurately use the present progressive, and why might 'being' be appropriate here?
No, because the sentence is in the wrong tense.
Yes, because 'are not being disturbed' is the negative passive form used to express that the action is currently not happening.
No, because 'being' should not be used in the present progressive.
Yes, because 'being' is optional in the present progressive.
This sentence uses the present progressive in a passive construction to describe an ongoing state. 'Being disturbed' employs the necessary -ing form to indicate that the action of disturbing is not occurring, making the sentence grammatically correct.
Consider the sentence 'Is she cooking dinner?' What function does the auxiliary 'is' serve here?
It acts as the main verb for ongoing actions.
It marks the sentence as a simple present question.
It indicates future intention.
It functions as the auxiliary needed to form the present progressive tense.
The auxiliary 'is' is essential to build the present progressive form. It combines with the -ing form of the main verb to show an ongoing action and helps invert the sentence to form a question.
If a student writes 'I am going to school now,' what aspect of the present progressive does 'am going' illustrate?
It expresses completed action.
It illustrates an ongoing action at the current time.
It illustrates a habitual action.
It expresses a future plan.
The phrase 'am going' in the present progressive indicates that the action is happening at the moment of speaking. This structure emphasizes that the student is in the process of going to school right now.
Identify the error in the sentence: 'They are play football in the park.'
The verb 'play' should be 'playing'.
The sentence needs an extra preposition after 'football'.
The word order is incorrect.
The auxiliary 'are' should be 'is'.
In the present progressive tense, the main verb must be in the -ing form. 'Play' should be changed to 'playing' to correctly form 'They are playing football in the park.'
Consider the sentence 'Why are you laughing?' What does the inversion of the auxiliary verb indicate?
It mistakenly uses the auxiliary verb twice.
It implies an exclamatory sentence.
It inverts the subject and auxiliary to form a question in the present progressive.
It shows the formation of a passive voice.
In questions formed in the present progressive tense, the auxiliary verb is placed before the subject. This inversion clearly signals that the sentence is interrogative while still describing an ongoing action.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Analyze sentence contexts to identify the correct use of the present progressive tense.
  2. Apply the rules for forming the present progressive by correctly conjugating verbs.
  3. Construct sentences that accurately describe ongoing actions using the present progressive tense.
  4. Evaluate and correct common errors in the use of the present progressive tense.
  5. Interpret language cues to select the appropriate tense in dynamic exercise scenarios.

Present Progressive Spanish Practice Cheat Sheet

  1. Understand the Present Progressive Structure - Think of the present progressive as your "right now" tense in Spanish: you pair a present-tense form of estar with a gerund to spotlight ongoing actions. For example, "Estoy hablando" means "I am speaking," making it crystal clear you're mid-conversation. SpanishDict Guide
  2. Forming Regular Gerunds - Turning verbs into gerunds is as simple as swapping their endings: replace "-ar" with "-ando" (hablar → hablando) and "-er/-ir" with "-iendo" (comer → comiendo). This pattern helps you instantly create continuous forms for hundreds of verbs. Spanish Learning Lab
  3. Recognize Irregular Gerunds - Some verbs break the mold with unique gerunds like "leyendo" (from leer) or "durmiendo" (from dormir). Memorizing these exceptions ensures you'll never get tripped up when you need to say "I'm reading" or "they're sleeping." FluentU Blog
  4. Stem‑Changing Verbs in the Gerund - Verbs that change stems in other tenses often do the same in gerunds, so "preferir" becomes "prefiriendo" and "pedir" becomes "pidiendo." Spotting these patterns builds your confidence when chatting about preferences or requests. Penn State Unizin
  5. Pronoun Placement with Gerunds - Spanish lets you attach object or reflexive pronouns to the gerund (lavándome) or place them before estar (me estoy lavando). Either way, your meaning stays sharp and you'll sound more natural. SpanishDict Guide
  6. Present Simple vs. Present Progressive - Reserve the progressive for "right now" actions ("Estoy estudiando") and lean on the simple present for habits ("Estudio todos los días"). Spotting the difference helps you describe routines without sounding like you're always in motion. ThoughtCo Article
  7. Avoid Overusing the Progressive - Unlike in English, Spanish often prefers the simple present to talk about current actions unless you want to emphasize that something is happening at this exact moment. Use the progressive sparingly to pack more punch. FluentU Blog
  8. Practice with Common Verbs - Drill verbs like comer, vivir, escribir in their gerund forms to build muscle memory: comiendo, viviendo, escribiendo. The more you practice, the more second‑nature it becomes. Spanish Learning Lab Worksheet
  9. Understand Spelling Changes in Gerunds - Verbs ending in a vowel often adjust their spelling to keep pronunciation smooth: "caer" becomes "cayendo" and "oír" turns into "oyendo." Recognizing these tweaks guarantees you'll always sound on point. Spanish Academy Guide
  10. Use Online Quizzes for Reinforcement - Interactive quizzes let you test your knowledge in real time, highlight weak spots, and track your progress as you master the present progressive. Plus, gamified practice makes studying feel like play! Tell Me in Spanish Quiz
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