Present Action Multiple Choice TestT#8 English Grammar Assessment • Present Continuous Present Action Multiple Choice Test Focus: Contractions (I'm, isn't, aren't) & WH- Questions (Who, What, When, Where, Why) Total Score _______ / 20 Name: Date: Class: Directions: Read each sentence. Write the letter of the correct choice on the line provided and circle your answer. Section A: Contraction Mastery (Questions 1–5) I'm • He's • She's • It's • Isn't • Aren't 1.Look at Jordan! ________ practicing his skateboard tricks in the driveway. [ _____ ] A) Hes' B) He's C) He're D) He'am 2.We ________ leaving for the concert yet because our bus is running behind schedule. [ _____ ] A) amn't B) isn't C) aren't D) are'nt 3.Shh! ________ listening to an important audio lecture on marine biology right now. [ _____ ] A) I'm B) Im' C) I're D) I'is 4.The chef ________ preparing dinner right now; he is taking his scheduled break. [ _____ ] A) is'nt B) aren't C) not is D) isn't 5.Grab your raincoat! ________ pouring heavily across the entire neighborhood. [ _____ ] A) Its B) It's C) It're D) It'am Section B: Question Words — WHO, WHAT, WHERE (Questions 6–10) Syntax: [WH-] + [am/is/are] + [subject] + [verb-ing] 6.What ________ you ________ on your tablet sketchbook right now? [ _____ ] A) are / drawing B) is / drawing C) do / drawing D) are / draw 7.Where ________ Marcus and Leo ________ with those heavy cardboard boxes? [ _____ ] A) is / going B) do / going C) are / going D) are / go 8.Listen carefully! Who ________ so loudly on the classroom door? [ _____ ] A) are knocking B) is knocking C) is knock D) does knocking 9.Look up at the oak branch! What ________ the red squirrel ________ right now? [ _____ ] A) are / eating B) is / eat C) does / eating D) is / eating 10.Where ________ Ms. Davis ________ her car while the garage floor is painted? [ _____ ] A) is / parking B) are / parking C) is / park D) does / parking Present Action MC Test • Present Continuous • T#8 Page 1 of 2 • Please Turn Over to Page 2 → T#8 PAGE 2 Present Action Multiple Choice Test — Continued Student Name: _______________________ Section C: Question Words — WHEN & WHY (Questions 11–15) Time & reasons in the present continuous 11.Why ________ you ________ so loudly across the quiet hallway? [ _____ ] A) is / shouting B) do / shouting C) are / shouting D) are / shout 12.When ________ the passengers ________ onto Flight 304 at Gate 12? [ _____ ] A) is / boarding B) are / boarding C) are / board D) do / boarding 13.The baby sounds fussy in the nursery. Why ________ she ________ right now? [ _____ ] A) is / crying B) are / crying C) is / cry D) does / crying 14.When ________ your science class ________ on the field trip today? [ _____ ] A) are / leaving B) is / leave C) do / leaving D) is / leaving 15.It is 85°F and sunny outside! Why ________ they ________ heavy winter jackets? [ _____ ] A) is / wearing B) do / wearing C) are / wearing D) are / wear Section D: Dialogue & Mixed Contexts (Questions 16–20) Conversations and WH- contractions 16.A: “Where's Dad?” — B: “________ the recycling bins out to the street.” [ _____ ] A) Hes taking B) He's taking C) He're taking D) He taking 17.A: “Are you coming to the park with us?” — B: “No, ________ feeling well today.” [ _____ ] A) I'm not B) I amn't C) I isn't D) Im not' 18.A: “________ leading the museum gallery tour right now?” — B: “Dr. Rivera is.” [ _____ ] A) Whos' B) Who're C) Whose D) Who's 19.A: “________ making that loud clicking noise in the back?” — B: “The 3D printer.” [ _____ ] A) Whats' B) What're C) What's D) What'is 20.Why ________ the soccer athletes ________ on the stadium field today? [ _____ ] A) isn't / practicing B) aren't / practicing C) aren't / practice D) don't / practicing WH- Pattern: [Who / What / When / Where / Why] + [am / is / are] + [subject] + [verb-ing]? Negative Contractions: isn't • aren't • I'm not Present Action MC Test • Present Continuous • T#8 Page 2 of 2 • End of Test
Present Action Answer KeyT#8 KEY Teacher Evaluation Guide • Present Continuous Test Present Action Answer Key Master Grading Grid • Correct Rationales • Common Student Misconceptions Grading Scale 20 Qs × 5 pts = 100% Quick-Scan Answer Matrix Verify student letter answers at a glance Q1 B Q2 C Q3 A Q4 D Q5 B Q6 A Q7 C Q8 B Q9 D Q10 A Q11 C Q12 B Q13 A Q14 D Q15 C Q16 B Q17 A Q18 D Q19 C Q20 B Section A: Contractions (Page 1) 1. B — He's: Contraction of He + is. Apostrophe replaces the letter i. 2. C — aren't: Plural subject We requires are not → aren't. 3. A — I'm: First-person singular contraction of I + am. 4. D — isn't: Singular subject The chef requires is not → isn't. 5. B — It's: Contraction for It is. (Its without apostrophe is possessive). Section B: Who, What, Where (Page 1) 6. A — are / drawing: Subject you takes auxiliary are + base verb + -ing. 7. C — are / going: Compound subject Marcus and Leo is plural → auxiliary are. 8. B — is knocking: Subject question with Who defaults to third-person singular is. 9. D — is / eating: Singular animal subject the red squirrel takes auxiliary is. 10. A — is / parking: Singular proper noun Ms. Davis takes auxiliary is. Section C: When & Why (Page 2) 11. C — are / shouting: Inverted question order: Why + are + you + shouting. 12. B — are / boarding: Plural subject passengers requires auxiliary verb are. 13. A — is / crying: Subject pronoun she takes singular auxiliary is. 14. D — is / leaving: Collective unit your science class takes singular auxiliary is. 15. C — are / wearing: Plural pronoun they requires auxiliary are + participle wearing. Section D: Dialogue & Mixed (Page 2) 16. B — He's taking: Subject Dad contracted as He's (He is) + taking (drop silent -e). 17. A — I'm not: Standard English negative contraction; amn't does not exist. 18. D — Who's: Contraction of Who + is. (Whose indicates possession, not action). 19. C — What's: Contraction of What + is acting as question subject for the noise. 20. B — aren't / practicing: Negative question with plural subject athletes → aren't. Teacher Note Top 3 Common Student Errors on This Assessment: 1. Contraction vs. Possessive: Students often confuse It's / It is with possessive Its, and Who's / Who is with Whose. 2. Inverted Word Order: In WH- questions, the auxiliary verb (am/is/are) must precede the subject, not follow it. 3. Non-existent Forms: Students often invent amn't or place apostrophes at the end (hes', are'nt). Present Action Answer Key • Present Action Grammar Lesson • T#8 1-Page Teacher Master • Complete Evaluation Guide
Busy Morning Model PassageCW#21-A PWIM Model Passage • Version A Target Verbs: 1. Be • 2. Have • 3. Do • 4. Go • Present Continuous & Cause and Effect Task Goal 10 Full Sentences Name: Date: Period: Busy School Morning PWIM Guiding Instructions • All Slide Prompts: Timeline: Before Class Begins • Look Carefully: Observe people, places, actions, and objects in all 3 photos. • Question Words: Consider Who, What, Where, When, and Why for each scene. • Cause & Effect: Think about why students are acting early before the first bell. People (Who) student, counselor, friends, classmates, teacher Places (Where) hallway, lockers, campus walkway, classroom Objects (What) backpack, colorful folders, textbooks, notes 4 Verbs (Slide List) 1. Be • 2. Have • 3. Do • 4. Go Model Passage: A Busy School Morning (10 Sentences) Timeline: 8:00 AM • Before Class Starts (1) It is eight o'clock on a bright Tuesday morning, and Oakridge High School is buzzing with excitement before the warning bell rings. (2) In the quiet hallway, a freshman student with a backpack is standing beside the green lockers, and he is talking politely with his teacher. (3) The teacher has a welcoming smile, for he is giving the nervous student clear directions to his morning homeroom. (4) Outside along the sunny campus walkway, a lively group of six friends are walking together toward the modern main entrance. (5) They have colorful folders and heavy textbooks in their arms, but they are laughing cheerfully about their weekend stories. (6) These students are going directly to their classrooms because they do not want to be late for the opening announcement. (7) Meanwhile, upstairs on the second floor, several focused teenagers are already sitting at their wooden desks. (8) A smiling girl and her classmate are sharing biology notes, and they are discussing their upcoming science lab project. (9) Everyone is doing their morning preparation diligently so that they have all of their supplies ready. (10) Every student and teacher is well-prepared, and they are looking forward to an exciting and successful school day. Present Continuous (be + -ing) Target Verbs (Be, Have, Do, Go) Underlined Words = Defined on Page 2 PWIM • Busy School Morning Model Passage • CW#21-A Page 1 of 2 • Turn Over for Vocabulary Explanations & Practice → CW#21-A PAGE 2 Busy School Morning — Vocabulary & Writing (Version A) Student Name: _______________________ A Vocabulary Word Bank & Explanations (10 Focus Words from Passage) Definitions • Context Clues 1 buzzing (verb/adj.) Full of lively energy, talking, and active movement (like a hive of busy bees). 2 quiet (adjective) Calm, peaceful, and with very little or no loud noise. 3 politely (adverb) Speaking or acting with good manners, kindness, and deep respect. 4 clear (adjective) Easy to understand, hear, or follow; free from any confusion. 5 nervous (adjective) Feeling worried, uneasy, or slightly anxious about something new or unfamiliar. 6 cheerfully (adverb) In a happy, joyful, and enthusiastic manner, often with big smiles. 7 folders (noun, plural) Cardstock or plastic covers used to hold, organize, and protect school papers. 8 wooden (adjective) Crafted out of wood (from trees), like traditional classroom desks and chairs. 9 diligently (adverb) Working with steady, careful, and determined effort to complete a task well. 10 well-prepared (adjective) Completely ready, having all necessary materials, books, and focus arranged. B WH- Question Elements & Target Verbs (Be • Have • Do • Go) Connecting sentences to picture evidence WHO & WHERE Students & teachers in hallway, on walkway, in class. WHAT ACTIONS? Talking, walking, sitting, sharing notes, laughing. WHEN & WHY? Morning before class, so that they avoid being late. 4 VERBS is/are (Be), has/have, doing (Do), going (Go). C Vocabulary & Sentence Application: Write Using Words from the Bank Apply present continuous & vocabulary words 1. Picture 1 (Hallway): Describe the student and teacher. Include: politely OR nervous 2. Picture 2 (Outdoor Walkway): Describe the group of friends walking. Include: cheerfully OR folders 3. Picture 3 (Classroom): Describe what the students are doing at their desks. Include: wooden OR diligently My Vocabulary & Writing Checklist: Used am/is/are + -ing Used 1+ bank word Capital letter Period (.) PWIM • Busy School Morning Model Passage • CW#21-A Page 2 of 2 • Vocabulary Word Bank & Practice
Busy Morning Simple PassageCW#21-B PWIM Model • Version B (Simple) 4 Verbs: Be • Have • Do • Go • Present Continuous (am / is / are + -ing) Goal 10 Simple Sentences Name: Date: Class: Busy School Morning Instructions (From Slides 1 & 2): Time: Before class begins • Look at the Pictures: Find the people, places, and objects. • Ask Question Words: Who? What? Where? When? Why? • Use the 4 Verbs: 1. Be • 2. Have • 3. Do • 4. Go People (Who) boy, teacher, friends, students Places (Where) hallway, lockers, outside, classroom Objects (What) backpack, books, folders, desks Actions (-ing) talking, walking, sitting, helping Model Passage: A Busy School Morning (10 Simple Sentences) Easy Language • Short Sentences (1) It is morning at Oakridge High School. (2) In the hallway, a boy with a backpack is standing next to the green lockers. (3) The boy is talking politely to his teacher. (4) The teacher has a nice smile, and he is helping the boy find his room. (5) Outside on the walkway, six friends are walking together. (6) They have colorful folders and textbooks in their hands. (7) The friends are smiling and they are laughing happily. (8) They are going to class early because they do not want to be late. (9) Inside the classroom, two students are sitting at their desks. (10) They are sharing their notes and are doing their school work together. Present Continuous (be + -ing) 4 Target Verbs (Be, Have, Do, Go) 10 Easy Sentences PWIM • Busy School Morning Simple Passage • CW#21-B Page 1 of 2 • Turn Over for Practice → CW#21-B PAGE 2 Simple Practice — Busy School Morning (Version B) Student Name: _______________________ A Simple Question Chart (Who • What • Where • When) Easy answers from the pictures 1. WHO? A boy, a teacher, friends, and two students. 2. WHAT? They are talking, walking, laughing, and sitting. 3. WHERE? In the hallway, outside on walkway, in class. 4. WHEN? In the morning, before class begins. B The 4 Target Verbs in Simple Sentences Be • Have • Do • Go 1. BE (is / are) The boy is talking. Friends are walking. 2. HAVE (has / have) He has a backpack. They have folders. 3. DO (doing / do) They are doing work. They do not want to be late. 4. GO (going) Students are going to their class early. C Sentence Practice: Fill in the Blank and Write Complete the sentences about the pictures 1. Picture 1: The boy is (talking / walking) to his teacher in the hallway. 2. Picture 2: The friends are (walking / sitting) together outside. 3. Picture 3: Two students are (sitting / going) at their classroom desk. 4. Target Verb: They (have / are) books and folders in their hands. 5. Write one sentence about what someone is doing in the pictures: Example: The students are smiling. My Checklist: I used is or are I added -ing to the verb Capital letter at start Period (.) at end PWIM • Busy School Morning Simple Passage • CW#21-B Page 2 of 2 • End of Simple Practice
