The present continuous tense is often used to talk about future events that are already planned or decided. The structure be + going to is also used to talk about our plans. In some cases, both structures are possible.
Complete the given sentences using a present continuous tense form or be + going to.
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Question 1
Look at the way he drives. He ………………….. an accident one of these days.
A
is having
B
is going to have
C
Either could be used here
Question 2
You ……………….. that miniskirt to school.
A
are not wearing
B
are not going to wear
C
Either could be used here
Question 3
I ……………………. asking her out until she says ‘Yes’.
A
am going to keep
B
am keeping
C
Either could be used here
Question 4
Things are …………………. better soon.
A
getting
B
going to get
C
Either could be used here
Question 5
Look at the sky. It ………………..
A
is going to rain
B
is raining
C
Either could be used here
Question 6
We ……………….. the roof repaired at Easter.
A
are getting
B
are going to get
C
Either could be used here
Question 7
I …………………… your socks!
A
am not washing
B
am not going to wash
C
Either could be used here
Question 8
I ……………………. a new job soon.
A
am getting
B
am going to get
C
Either could be used here
Question 9
Their new house ………………….. over the park.
A
is looking
B
is going to look
C
Either could be used here
Question 9 Explanation:
We do not normally use the present continuous tense to talk about permanent states.
Question 10
It ………………… before long.
A
is raining
B
is going to rain
C
Either could be used here
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