Fill in the spaces with the correct form of the verb in present contin...
My car is moving down the hill. The present continuous tense "is moving" describes an ongoing action.
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Understanding Present Continuous Tense
The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening right now or are ongoing. It is formed using the verb "to be" (am, is, are) followed by the verb in its -ing form.
Correct Answer: c) is moving
Here’s why "is moving" is the correct choice:
- Current Action: The sentence describes an action that is happening at this very moment. "My car is moving down the hill" indicates that the car is currently in motion.
- Structure of Present Continuous: The structure of the present continuous tense is:
- Subject + is/am/are + verb(-ing).
- In this case: "My car" (subject) + "is" (verb to be) + "moving" (verb in -ing form).
Why Other Options Are Incorrect
- Option a) will move: This is the simple future tense, indicating an action that will happen later, not right now.
- Option b) was moving: This is the past continuous tense, showing an action that was happening in the past, which does not fit the context of the current action.
- Option d) will be moving: This is the future continuous tense, suggesting an action that will be in progress at a future time, rather than indicating what is happening now.
Conclusion
Using the present continuous tense effectively conveys that the action is taking place at the present moment. Therefore, the correct answer is "is moving," as it accurately reflects the ongoing movement of the car.