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TOPIC 11 — CONTINUOUS TENSES
Class VII English Grammar — Test Paper Set 3 (Advanced)
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General Instructions:
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A has 6 questions of 1 mark each.
3. Section B has 5 questions of 2 marks each.
4. Section C has 4 questions of 3 marks each.
5. Section D has 2 questions of 5 marks each.
6. Bonus question carries 2 marks.
7. Write neat and clear answers. Marks are awarded for steps.
1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Section A has 6 questions of 1 mark each.
3. Section B has 5 questions of 2 marks each.
4. Section C has 4 questions of 3 marks each.
5. Section D has 2 questions of 5 marks each.
6. Bonus question carries 2 marks.
7. Write neat and clear answers. Marks are awarded for steps.
Section A — MCQ & One-Word Answers [6 × 1 = 6]
Q1.1
Which of the following is a stative verb that CANNOT be used in continuous tense?
(a) run (b) believe (c) dance (d) write
(a) run (b) believe (c) dance (d) write
Q2.1
The structure of past continuous tense is: Subject + _______ + verb-ing.
Q3.1
Identify the tense: “At midnight, the watchman will be guarding the building.”
Q4.1
Add the correct -ing form: “sit” → _______
Q5.1
True or False: “I am understanding the lesson” is a grammatically correct sentence.
Q6.1
What time signal words are associated with present continuous tense? (Give any two)
Section B — Short Answer Questions [5 × 2 = 10]
Q7.2
Change the following sentences to past continuous and future continuous tense:
“The mechanic is repairing our car.”
“The mechanic is repairing our car.”
Q8.2
Combine these two sentences using past continuous and simple past:
(i) Neha was cooking dinner. (ii) The electricity went off.
(i) Neha was cooking dinner. (ii) The electricity went off.
Q9.2
Correct the errors and rewrite:
(a) The boys is running in the playground.
(b) She were dancing gracefully on stage.
(a) The boys is running in the playground.
(b) She were dancing gracefully on stage.
Q10.2
Write the -ing forms of these verbs (with spelling rules):
(a) die (b) swim (c) hope (d) travel
(a) die (b) swim (c) hope (d) travel
Q11.2
Explain with one example each: How is present continuous tense used for (a) an action happening now, and (b) a planned future action?
Section C — Detailed Answers [4 × 3 = 12]
Q12.3
Read the paragraph and rewrite it entirely in past continuous tense:
“The children play in the park. Birds sing on the trees. A vendor sells ice cream near the gate.”
“The children play in the park. Birds sing on the trees. A vendor sells ice cream near the gate.”
Q13.3
Explain the difference between these pairs of sentences:
(a) “The train stops at every station.” vs. “The train is stopping at Platform 3.”
(b) “She reads novels.” vs. “She is reading a novel.”
(c) “He plays cricket.” vs. “He is playing cricket.”
(a) “The train stops at every station.” vs. “The train is stopping at Platform 3.”
(b) “She reads novels.” vs. “She is reading a novel.”
(c) “He plays cricket.” vs. “He is playing cricket.”
Q14.3
Write a short paragraph (5–6 sentences) about a Diwali celebration at your school using at least one example each of present continuous, past continuous, and future continuous tenses. Underline each continuous tense verb.
Q15.3
List three stative verbs and explain why they are not used in continuous tenses. Give one example sentence for each using the correct tense.
Section D — Long Answer Questions [2 × 5 = 10]
Q16.5
Read the passage and answer ALL questions below:
“Last Sunday, while Arjun was studying for his exams, his friends were playing cricket outside. His mother was preparing lunch in the kitchen. Suddenly, Arjun heard a loud cheer. He looked out of the window and saw that his team was winning! He could not resist. He quickly joined them. Now Arjun is practising daily because next month he will be representing his school in the district tournament.”
(a) List all continuous tense verbs from the passage. (1 mark)
(b) Identify the tense of each verb listed in (a). (1 mark)
(c) Why is “heard” NOT in continuous tense? (1 mark)
(d) Rewrite the last sentence in negative form. (1 mark)
(e) Frame a question from the passage using past continuous. (1 mark)
“Last Sunday, while Arjun was studying for his exams, his friends were playing cricket outside. His mother was preparing lunch in the kitchen. Suddenly, Arjun heard a loud cheer. He looked out of the window and saw that his team was winning! He could not resist. He quickly joined them. Now Arjun is practising daily because next month he will be representing his school in the district tournament.”
(a) List all continuous tense verbs from the passage. (1 mark)
(b) Identify the tense of each verb listed in (a). (1 mark)
(c) Why is “heard” NOT in continuous tense? (1 mark)
(d) Rewrite the last sentence in negative form. (1 mark)
(e) Frame a question from the passage using past continuous. (1 mark)
Q17.5
Write the complete conjugation table for the verb “write” in all three continuous tenses (present, past, future). Include:
(a) Affirmative form with I, He/She, We, They (2 marks)
(b) Negative form with I, He/She, We, They (2 marks)
(c) Interrogative form with I, He/She (1 mark)
(a) Affirmative form with I, He/She, We, They (2 marks)
(b) Negative form with I, He/She, We, They (2 marks)
(c) Interrogative form with I, He/She (1 mark)
Bonus Question (Optional) [2 Marks]
Q18.2
★ The verb “have” can sometimes be used in continuous tense and sometimes not. Explain this with two example sentences — one where it CAN be used in continuous form and one where it CANNOT.
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Answer Key & Detailed Solutions
Q1. [1 Mark]
(b) believe — “Believe” is a stative verb (mental state). We say “I believe you”, NOT “I am believing you”.
Q2. [1 Mark]
Subject + was/were + verb-ing. “Was” is used with I/he/she/it; “were” is used with we/you/they.
Q3. [1 Mark]
Future Continuous Tense — “will be guarding” shows an action that will be in progress at a specific future time.
Q4. [1 Mark]
sitting — When a short verb ends in consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC), double the last consonant before adding -ing: sit → sitting.
Q5. [1 Mark]
False — “Understand” is a stative verb (mental state). Correct: “I understand the lesson.”
Q6. [1 Mark]
Any two of: now, right now, at this moment, at present, currently, look!, listen!
Q7. [2 Marks]
Past Continuous: The mechanic was repairing our car. (1 mark)
Future Continuous: The mechanic will be repairing our car. (1 mark)
Future Continuous: The mechanic will be repairing our car. (1 mark)
Q8. [2 Marks]
Neha was cooking dinner when the electricity went off. (1 mark for correct combination, 1 mark for correct tenses)
The ongoing action (cooking) is in past continuous; the interrupting action (went off) is in simple past.
The ongoing action (cooking) is in past continuous; the interrupting action (went off) is in simple past.
Q9. [2 Marks]
(a) The boys are running in the playground. — Plural subject “boys” needs “are”, not “is”. (1 mark)
(b) She was dancing gracefully on stage. — Singular subject “she” needs “was”, not “were”. (1 mark)
(b) She was dancing gracefully on stage. — Singular subject “she” needs “was”, not “were”. (1 mark)
Q10. [2 Marks]
(a) die → dying (change “ie” to “y” + ing) (½ mark)
(b) swim → swimming (CVC rule: double the last consonant) (½ mark)
(c) hope → hoping (drop silent “e” + ing) (½ mark)
(d) travel → travelling (double “l” in British English) (½ mark)
(b) swim → swimming (CVC rule: double the last consonant) (½ mark)
(c) hope → hoping (drop silent “e” + ing) (½ mark)
(d) travel → travelling (double “l” in British English) (½ mark)
Q11. [2 Marks]
(a) Action happening now: “Mummy is cooking rajma for lunch right now.” — describes what is in progress at this moment. (1 mark)
(b) Planned future action: “We are visiting the Taj Mahal next Sunday.” — present continuous can express a fixed plan. (1 mark)
(b) Planned future action: “We are visiting the Taj Mahal next Sunday.” — present continuous can express a fixed plan. (1 mark)
Q12. [3 Marks]
“The children were playing in the park. Birds were singing on the trees. A vendor was selling ice cream near the gate.”
(1 mark for each correctly converted sentence)
(1 mark for each correctly converted sentence)
Q13. [3 Marks]
(a) “The train stops at every station” = habitual/general fact (simple present). “The train is stopping at Platform 3” = happening right now (present continuous). (1 mark)
(b) “She reads novels” = general hobby. “She is reading a novel” = specific action in progress. (1 mark)
(c) “He plays cricket” = regular activity. “He is playing cricket” = playing right now. (1 mark)
(b) “She reads novels” = general hobby. “She is reading a novel” = specific action in progress. (1 mark)
(c) “He plays cricket” = regular activity. “He is playing cricket” = playing right now. (1 mark)
Q14. [3 Marks]
Sample paragraph:
“Last year, we were decorating our classroom with diyas and rangoli for Diwali. (Past Continuous) Our teacher was telling us stories about the festival. (Past Continuous) Right now, our school is preparing for the Diwali celebration. (Present Continuous) Students are making greeting cards. (Present Continuous) Tomorrow, we will be performing a cultural programme on stage. (Future Continuous) Everyone will be enjoying sweets and crackers.” (Future Continuous)
(1 mark for each tense type used correctly)
“Last year, we were decorating our classroom with diyas and rangoli for Diwali. (Past Continuous) Our teacher was telling us stories about the festival. (Past Continuous) Right now, our school is preparing for the Diwali celebration. (Present Continuous) Students are making greeting cards. (Present Continuous) Tomorrow, we will be performing a cultural programme on stage. (Future Continuous) Everyone will be enjoying sweets and crackers.” (Future Continuous)
(1 mark for each tense type used correctly)
Q15. [3 Marks]
Stative verbs express states, not actions. They describe emotions, mental states, or possession.
1. belong — “This book belongs to me.” (NOT “is belonging”) — expresses possession. (1 mark)
2. prefer — “I prefer tea over coffee.” (NOT “am preferring”) — expresses a mental state. (1 mark)
3. love — “She loves her grandmother.” (NOT “is loving”) — expresses an emotion. (1 mark)
1. belong — “This book belongs to me.” (NOT “is belonging”) — expresses possession. (1 mark)
2. prefer — “I prefer tea over coffee.” (NOT “am preferring”) — expresses a mental state. (1 mark)
3. love — “She loves her grandmother.” (NOT “is loving”) — expresses an emotion. (1 mark)
Q16. [5 Marks]
(a) Continuous tense verbs: was studying, were playing, was preparing, was winning, is practising, will be representing (1 mark)
(b) was studying — Past Continuous; were playing — Past Continuous; was preparing — Past Continuous; was winning — Past Continuous; is practising — Present Continuous; will be representing — Future Continuous (1 mark)
(c) “Heard” is a momentary/sudden action — it happened instantly and was not ongoing, so simple past is used. (1 mark)
(d) Arjun is not practising daily because next month he will not be representing his school in the district tournament. (1 mark)
(e) Was Arjun studying for his exams last Sunday? OR Were his friends playing cricket outside? (1 mark)
(b) was studying — Past Continuous; were playing — Past Continuous; was preparing — Past Continuous; was winning — Past Continuous; is practising — Present Continuous; will be representing — Future Continuous (1 mark)
(c) “Heard” is a momentary/sudden action — it happened instantly and was not ongoing, so simple past is used. (1 mark)
(d) Arjun is not practising daily because next month he will not be representing his school in the district tournament. (1 mark)
(e) Was Arjun studying for his exams last Sunday? OR Were his friends playing cricket outside? (1 mark)
Q17. [5 Marks]
(a) Affirmative: (2 marks)
Present: I am writing / He is writing / We are writing / They are writing
Past: I was writing / He was writing / We were writing / They were writing
Future: I will be writing / He will be writing / We will be writing / They will be writing
(b) Negative: (2 marks)
Present: I am not writing / He is not writing / We are not writing / They are not writing
Past: I was not writing / He was not writing / We were not writing / They were not writing
Future: I will not be writing / He will not be writing / We will not be writing / They will not be writing
(c) Interrogative: (1 mark)
Present: Am I writing? / Is he writing?
Past: Was I writing? / Was he writing?
Future: Will I be writing? / Will he be writing?
Present: I am writing / He is writing / We are writing / They are writing
Past: I was writing / He was writing / We were writing / They were writing
Future: I will be writing / He will be writing / We will be writing / They will be writing
(b) Negative: (2 marks)
Present: I am not writing / He is not writing / We are not writing / They are not writing
Past: I was not writing / He was not writing / We were not writing / They were not writing
Future: I will not be writing / He will not be writing / We will not be writing / They will not be writing
(c) Interrogative: (1 mark)
Present: Am I writing? / Is he writing?
Past: Was I writing? / Was he writing?
Future: Will I be writing? / Will he be writing?
Q18. Bonus [2 Marks]
“Have” as possession (stative): “I have a bicycle.” (NOT “I am having a bicycle”) — here “have” means ownership, which is a state. (1 mark)
“Have” as an action: “I am having breakfast.” — here “have” means eating, which is an action, so continuous tense IS allowed. (1 mark)
“Have” as an action: “I am having breakfast.” — here “have” means eating, which is an action, so continuous tense IS allowed. (1 mark)