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TOPIC 11 — CONTINUOUS TENSES
Class VII English Grammar — Test Paper Set 1 (Foundation)
Preeti Kushwah Classes — Unit Test
General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A has 5 questions of 1 mark each.
3. Section B has 5 questions of 2 marks each.
4. Section C has 5 questions of 2 marks each.
5. Write neat and clear answers.
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A has 5 questions of 1 mark each.
3. Section B has 5 questions of 2 marks each.
4. Section C has 5 questions of 2 marks each.
5. Write neat and clear answers.
Section A — Fill in the Blanks [5 × 1 = 5]
Q1.1
The children _______ (play) in the park right now.
Q2.1
Rina _______ (read) a storybook when I called her yesterday.
Q3.1
They _______ (travel) to Jaipur tomorrow morning.
Q4.1
My mother _______ (cook) dinner at 7 PM yesterday.
Q5.1
Look! The birds _______ (fly) towards the south.
Section B — Identify the Tense [5 × 2 = 10]
Q6.2
Identify the tense and underline the verb:
(a) Ravi is writing a letter to his grandmother.
(b) The students were singing the national anthem.
(a) Ravi is writing a letter to his grandmother.
(b) The students were singing the national anthem.
Q7.2
Identify the tense and underline the verb:
(a) We shall be watching the cricket match this evening.
(b) Meera is learning classical dance these days.
(a) We shall be watching the cricket match this evening.
(b) Meera is learning classical dance these days.
Q8.2
Identify the tense and underline the verb:
(a) The farmers were ploughing the fields when it started raining.
(b) I am preparing for my science exam.
(a) The farmers were ploughing the fields when it started raining.
(b) I am preparing for my science exam.
Q9.2
Identify the tense and underline the verb:
(a) At this time tomorrow, Ankit will be travelling to Delhi.
(b) The dog was chasing the cat around the garden.
(a) At this time tomorrow, Ankit will be travelling to Delhi.
(b) The dog was chasing the cat around the garden.
Q10.2
Identify the tense and underline the verb:
(a) My sister is painting a beautiful scenery.
(b) They will be performing a play on Republic Day.
(a) My sister is painting a beautiful scenery.
(b) They will be performing a play on Republic Day.
Section C — Rewrite in Continuous Tense [5 × 2 = 10]
Q11.2
Rewrite the sentence in present continuous tense:
The teacher explains the chapter.
The teacher explains the chapter.
Q12.2
Rewrite the sentence in past continuous tense:
Priya waited for the school bus.
Priya waited for the school bus.
Q13.2
Rewrite the sentence in future continuous tense:
Rohit will practise his tabla lesson.
Rohit will practise his tabla lesson.
Q14.2
Change to negative:
The children are playing cricket in the ground.
The children are playing cricket in the ground.
Q15.2
Change to interrogative:
Suman was knitting a sweater for her brother.
Suman was knitting a sweater for her brother.
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Answer Key & Detailed Solutions
Q1. [1 Mark]
are playing — Present continuous tense (is/am/are + verb-ing). The word “right now” signals an ongoing action in the present.
Q2. [1 Mark]
was reading — Past continuous tense (was/were + verb-ing). “When I called” shows an action in progress in the past.
Q3. [1 Mark]
will be travelling — Future continuous tense (will be + verb-ing). “Tomorrow morning” indicates a planned future action.
Q4. [1 Mark]
was cooking — Past continuous tense. “At 7 PM yesterday” shows an action happening at a specific time in the past.
Q5. [1 Mark]
are flying — Present continuous tense. “Look!” signals something happening right now.
Q6. [2 Marks]
(a) Present Continuous Tense — verb: is writing (1 mark)
(b) Past Continuous Tense — verb: were singing (1 mark)
(b) Past Continuous Tense — verb: were singing (1 mark)
Q7. [2 Marks]
(a) Future Continuous Tense — verb: shall be watching (1 mark)
(b) Present Continuous Tense — verb: is learning (1 mark)
(b) Present Continuous Tense — verb: is learning (1 mark)
Q8. [2 Marks]
(a) Past Continuous Tense — verb: were ploughing (1 mark)
(b) Present Continuous Tense — verb: am preparing (1 mark)
(b) Present Continuous Tense — verb: am preparing (1 mark)
Q9. [2 Marks]
(a) Future Continuous Tense — verb: will be travelling (1 mark)
(b) Past Continuous Tense — verb: was chasing (1 mark)
(b) Past Continuous Tense — verb: was chasing (1 mark)
Q10. [2 Marks]
(a) Present Continuous Tense — verb: is painting (1 mark)
(b) Future Continuous Tense — verb: will be performing (1 mark)
(b) Future Continuous Tense — verb: will be performing (1 mark)
Q11. [2 Marks]
The teacher is explaining the chapter.
Structure: Subject + is/am/are + verb-ing. (1 mark for correct helping verb, 1 mark for correct verb form)
Structure: Subject + is/am/are + verb-ing. (1 mark for correct helping verb, 1 mark for correct verb form)
Q12. [2 Marks]
Priya was waiting for the school bus.
Structure: Subject + was/were + verb-ing. (1 mark for correct helping verb, 1 mark for correct verb form)
Structure: Subject + was/were + verb-ing. (1 mark for correct helping verb, 1 mark for correct verb form)
Q13. [2 Marks]
Rohit will be practising his tabla lesson.
Structure: Subject + will be + verb-ing. (1 mark for correct helping verb, 1 mark for correct verb form)
Structure: Subject + will be + verb-ing. (1 mark for correct helping verb, 1 mark for correct verb form)
Q14. [2 Marks]
The children are not playing cricket in the ground.
Add “not” after the helping verb. (1 mark for placing “not” correctly, 1 mark for keeping verb-ing form)
Add “not” after the helping verb. (1 mark for placing “not” correctly, 1 mark for keeping verb-ing form)
Q15. [2 Marks]
Was Suman knitting a sweater for her brother?
Move the helping verb before the subject and add a question mark. (1 mark for correct word order, 1 mark for question mark)
Move the helping verb before the subject and add a question mark. (1 mark for correct word order, 1 mark for question mark)