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TOPIC 11 — CONTINUOUS TENSES
Class VII English Grammar — Test Paper Set 2 (Intermediate)
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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 3 marks each.
5. Write neat and clear answers. Marks are awarded for correct grammar.
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 3 marks each.
5. Write neat and clear answers. Marks are awarded for correct grammar.
Section A — Choose the Correct Option [5 × 1 = 5]
Q1.1
She _______ a new rangoli design at this moment.
(a) draws (b) is drawing (c) was drawing (d) will be drawing
(a) draws (b) is drawing (c) was drawing (d) will be drawing
Q2.1
The train _______ the platform when we reached the station.
(a) is leaving (b) was leaving (c) will be leaving (d) leaves
(a) is leaving (b) was leaving (c) will be leaving (d) leaves
Q3.1
At 10 AM tomorrow, the students _______ their annual exam.
(a) are writing (b) were writing (c) will be writing (d) wrote
(a) are writing (b) were writing (c) will be writing (d) wrote
Q4.1
Which sentence uses past continuous correctly?
(a) I am eating lunch at 1 PM yesterday. (b) I was eating lunch at 1 PM yesterday.
(c) I will be eating lunch at 1 PM yesterday. (d) I eat lunch at 1 PM yesterday.
(a) I am eating lunch at 1 PM yesterday. (b) I was eating lunch at 1 PM yesterday.
(c) I will be eating lunch at 1 PM yesterday. (d) I eat lunch at 1 PM yesterday.
Q5.1
“Know” is a stative verb. Which sentence is INCORRECT?
(a) I know the answer. (b) I am knowing the answer.
(c) She knew the truth. (d) They will know soon.
(a) I know the answer. (b) I am knowing the answer.
(c) She knew the truth. (d) They will know soon.
Section B — Fill in the Blanks with Correct Continuous Tense [5 × 2 = 10]
Q6.2
(a) While Aman _______ (do) his homework, his sister _______ (watch) television.
(b) State the tense used in each blank.
(b) State the tense used in each blank.
Q7.2
(a) Nowadays, many people _______ (switch) to electric vehicles.
(b) What time marker helps you identify the tense?
(b) What time marker helps you identify the tense?
Q8.2
(a) By this time next week, we _______ (enjoy) our summer holidays.
(b) Write the structure of the tense used.
(b) Write the structure of the tense used.
Q9.2
(a) The gardener _______ (water) the plants when the storm hit.
(b) Which two actions are happening? Which one interrupted the other?
(b) Which two actions are happening? Which one interrupted the other?
Q10.2
(a) Listen! Someone _______ (knock) at the door.
(b) Why do we use present continuous here instead of simple present?
(b) Why do we use present continuous here instead of simple present?
Section C — Answer in Detail [5 × 3 = 15]
Q11.3
Correct the errors in the following sentences:
(a) She is knowing all the answers.
(b) They was playing football when it rained.
(c) I will watching the Republic Day parade tomorrow.
(a) She is knowing all the answers.
(b) They was playing football when it rained.
(c) I will watching the Republic Day parade tomorrow.
Q12.3
Write three sentences about what is happening in your school assembly using present continuous, past continuous, and future continuous tenses. Underline the verb in each.
Q13.3
Read the passage and identify ALL continuous tense verbs. Write the tense name for each.
“Ravi was walking to school when he saw a puppy. The puppy is now living with Ravi’s family. Next month, they will be taking it to the vet for a check-up.”
“Ravi was walking to school when he saw a puppy. The puppy is now living with Ravi’s family. Next month, they will be taking it to the vet for a check-up.”
Q14.3
Explain the difference between these two sentences with examples:
(a) “She sings beautifully.”
(b) “She is singing beautifully.”
When do we use simple present vs. present continuous?
(a) “She sings beautifully.”
(b) “She is singing beautifully.”
When do we use simple present vs. present continuous?
Q15.3
Convert the following into all three continuous tenses (present, past, future). Write the negative form as well:
Sentence: “The workers build the bridge.”
Sentence: “The workers build the bridge.”
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Answer Key & Detailed Solutions
Q1. [1 Mark]
(b) is drawing — “At this moment” indicates an ongoing action in the present, requiring present continuous tense.
Q2. [1 Mark]
(b) was leaving — “When we reached” shows an action in progress in the past, requiring past continuous tense.
Q3. [1 Mark]
(c) will be writing — “At 10 AM tomorrow” refers to a specific time in the future, requiring future continuous tense.
Q4. [1 Mark]
(b) I was eating lunch at 1 PM yesterday. — Past continuous uses was/were + verb-ing for an action in progress at a specific past time.
Q5. [1 Mark]
(b) I am knowing the answer. — “Know” is a stative verb expressing a mental state. Stative verbs are NOT used in continuous tenses.
Q6. [2 Marks]
(a) While Aman was doing his homework, his sister was watching television. (1 mark)
(b) Both blanks use Past Continuous Tense — two actions happening simultaneously in the past. (1 mark)
(b) Both blanks use Past Continuous Tense — two actions happening simultaneously in the past. (1 mark)
Q7. [2 Marks]
(a) Nowadays, many people are switching to electric vehicles. (1 mark)
(b) The time marker is “Nowadays” — it indicates a current trend, which uses Present Continuous Tense. (1 mark)
(b) The time marker is “Nowadays” — it indicates a current trend, which uses Present Continuous Tense. (1 mark)
Q8. [2 Marks]
(a) By this time next week, we will be enjoying our summer holidays. (1 mark)
(b) Structure: Subject + will be + verb-ing (Future Continuous Tense). (1 mark)
(b) Structure: Subject + will be + verb-ing (Future Continuous Tense). (1 mark)
Q9. [2 Marks]
(a) The gardener was watering the plants when the storm hit. (1 mark)
(b) Ongoing action: watering (past continuous). Interrupting action: hit (simple past). The storm interrupted the watering. (1 mark)
(b) Ongoing action: watering (past continuous). Interrupting action: hit (simple past). The storm interrupted the watering. (1 mark)
Q10. [2 Marks]
(a) Listen! Someone is knocking at the door. (1 mark)
(b) We use present continuous because the action is happening right now at the moment of speaking. Simple present is for habits or general truths. (1 mark)
(b) We use present continuous because the action is happening right now at the moment of speaking. Simple present is for habits or general truths. (1 mark)
Q11. [3 Marks]
(a) She knows all the answers. — “Know” is a stative verb; it cannot be used in continuous form. (1 mark)
(b) They were playing football when it rained. — “Was” should be “were” because “they” takes “were”. (1 mark)
(c) I will be watching the Republic Day parade tomorrow. — Future continuous needs “will be + verb-ing”. (1 mark)
(b) They were playing football when it rained. — “Was” should be “were” because “they” takes “were”. (1 mark)
(c) I will be watching the Republic Day parade tomorrow. — Future continuous needs “will be + verb-ing”. (1 mark)
Q12. [3 Marks]
Sample answers (1 mark each):
Present Continuous: The students are singing the prayer in the assembly.
Past Continuous: The principal was addressing the students when the bell rang.
Future Continuous: Tomorrow, we will be performing a skit during the assembly.
Present Continuous: The students are singing the prayer in the assembly.
Past Continuous: The principal was addressing the students when the bell rang.
Future Continuous: Tomorrow, we will be performing a skit during the assembly.
Q13. [3 Marks]
was walking — Past Continuous Tense (1 mark)
is living — Present Continuous Tense (1 mark)
will be taking — Future Continuous Tense (1 mark)
is living — Present Continuous Tense (1 mark)
will be taking — Future Continuous Tense (1 mark)
Q14. [3 Marks]
“She sings beautifully” — Simple present tense. It describes a habitual action or general ability. She always sings well. (1 mark)
“She is singing beautifully” — Present continuous tense. It describes an action happening right now. She is singing at this moment. (1 mark)
Rule: Simple present = habits, routines, permanent truths. Present continuous = actions in progress at the moment of speaking. (1 mark)
“She is singing beautifully” — Present continuous tense. It describes an action happening right now. She is singing at this moment. (1 mark)
Rule: Simple present = habits, routines, permanent truths. Present continuous = actions in progress at the moment of speaking. (1 mark)
Q15. [3 Marks]
Present Continuous: The workers are building the bridge. / The workers are not building the bridge. (1 mark)
Past Continuous: The workers were building the bridge. / The workers were not building the bridge. (1 mark)
Future Continuous: The workers will be building the bridge. / The workers will not be building the bridge. (1 mark)
Past Continuous: The workers were building the bridge. / The workers were not building the bridge. (1 mark)
Future Continuous: The workers will be building the bridge. / The workers will not be building the bridge. (1 mark)