Grade 3 ESL Quiz: Present Continuous — What Are They Doing? (19 Marks)

Learning Objectives

• Name 16 everyday action verbs (e.g. run, swim, read, dance).
• Make the present continuous with am, is or are + verb-ing.
• Spell -ing forms correctly using three simple rules.
• Make negative sentences with am not, isn't and aren't.
• Ask and answer "What are you/they doing?" and yes/no questions such as "Is she swimming? Yes, she is."

How to Use This Resource

• Give at the end of the unit (or as a pre-test before teaching).
• Allow about 25 minutes. Students work alone.
• Mark with the answer key; use the score guide to decide who needs re-teaching or a challenge.

Differentiation

Support: Give a sentence strip: [Name] + [is] + [verb-ing]. Challenge: Write 5 sentences about what family members are doing right now at home. English language learners: Mime every new verb. Students learn faster with movement.

Assessment

Keep it physical: every lesson should have miming. The present continuous is for NOW. Use time words like "now" and "at the moment".

What's Included

• 19-mark quiz (PDF + editable DOCX)
• Part A: Spelling (4 marks)
• Part B: Choose am, is or are (4 marks)
• Part C: Short Answers (4 marks)
• Part D: Correct the Mistake (3 marks)
• Part E: Write (4 marks)
• Answer key with marking notes and a score guide (PDF)

Additional Files

• Grade 3 ESL Quiz: Present Continuous — What Are They Doing? (19 Marks) (DOCX)
• Answer Key (PDF)

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