Fill in the blanks with an appropriate verb form.
1. Granny …………………………. in the afternoon.
We use the present continuous to talk about a future event that is already planned.
2. I ………………………… this color.
The verb like is hardly ever used in the continuous form.
3. I helped him because I …………………………. him.
4. She ………………………. married in May.
We use the present continuous to talk about a future event that is already planned.
5. I ………………………….. that education can liberate all.
Believe is not normally used in the continuous form.
6. I ………………………….. that they are in love.
When feel means have an opinion, it is not normally used in the continuous form.
7. I ………………………….. how to swim.
Know is not normally used in the continuous form.
8. I ............................ my vacation.
The present continuous is used to talk about ongoing situations.
9. The children …………………………. when the mother came home.
The past continuous is used to talk about the longer background action that was in progress when another action occurred.
10. She ………………………… intelligent.
Look is not normally used in the continuous form.
11. He …………………………… to a family or artisans.
Belong is not normally used in the continuous form.
12. She ………………………………. 100 pounds.
Weigh is not normally used in the continuous form.
Answers
1. Granny is arriving in the afternoon.
2. I like this color.
3. I helped him because I loved him.
4. She is getting married in May.
5. I believe that education can liberate all.
6. I feel that they are in love.
7. I know how to swim.
8. I am enjoying my vacation.
9. The children were playing when the mother came home.
10. She looks intelligent.
11. He belongs to a family or artisans.
12. She weighs 100 pounds.
