The famous stunt double always performs dangerous car stunts without getting scared. Correct or wrong? |
action happening at the exact moment of speaking
'always' can only be used with Present Continuous
dangerous stunts are temporary situations
habit/routine with an adverb of frequency
The new fantasy series is beginning on Netflix at 9:00 PM tonight. Correct or wrong? |
Correct: future personal arrangement between friends
Correct: all future events must use Present Continuous
Wrong: fixed timetables/schedules require Present Simple (begins)
Wrong: TV programmes require Present Perfect
Top Hollywood directors are knowing that a strong cast is essential for a box-office smash. Correct or wrong? |
Correct: media trends always take -ing
Wrong: 'know' should be in Present Perfect Continuous
Correct: action in progress on set
Wrong: 'know' is a stative verb and does not take -ing (know)
In the season finale, the main character turns into a villain and betrays the entire crew. Correct or wrong? |
Correct: describes an annoying habit of the character
Wrong: 'turn into' requires Present Continuous on screen
Wrong: fictional storylines must be told in Past Simple
Correct: Present Simple narrates plots of reviews, stories, and films
Listen! The lead singer performs on stage and sings her heart out right now. Correct or wrong? |
Wrong: action happening at the time of speaking requires Present Continuous (is singing)
Correct: 'sing' is a stative verb that cannot take -ing
Wrong: 'right now' always takes Present Perfect Simple
Correct: singing describes a general natural law
More and more teenagers watch on-demand media streaming instead of traditional TV these days. Correct or wrong? |
Correct: watching TV is an everyday routine
Correct: media trends count as general natural laws
Wrong: changing/developing trends require Present Continuous (are watching)
Wrong: 'watch' is a stative verb that cannot take -ing
She is always turning down my movie recommendations, which really gets on my nerves! Correct or wrong? |
Correct: describes a scheduled timetable event
Wrong: 'turn down' is a stative phrasal verb
Correct: Present Continuous with 'always' expresses an annoying habit
Wrong: 'always' can only be used with Present Simple
We see the film director at Pinewood Studios this Friday—we have already booked our passes! Correct or wrong? |
Correct: the verb 'see' can never take -ing
Correct: all future plans take Present Simple
Wrong: actions this Friday must be in Past Simple
Wrong: definite future arrangements require Present Continuous (are seeing)
I am thinking that this crime drama does not live up to expectations. Correct or wrong? |
Correct: 'live up to expectations' forces continuous tense
Wrong: 'think' means opinion/belief here, so it is a stative verb (I think)
Wrong: 'think' must always be in Present Perfect Continuous
Correct: an opinion is an active mental process
Stop shouting at the camera crew! You are just being silly right now. Correct or wrong? |
Correct: 'are being' describes temporary behavior right now, not a permanent trait
Correct: describes a permanent scientific fact
Wrong: 'silly' is an adverb of frequency
Wrong: the verb 'to be' can never take -ing
The stuntman looks / is looking completely exhausted after that high-speed car chase. Correct or wrong? |
Wrong: verbs of the senses can never take continuous tenses
Correct: verbs like 'look' and 'feel' can use either simple or continuous for present appearance
Correct: describes a fixed timetable
Wrong: 'exhausted' is an action verb that requires Present Perfect
She has been binge-watching five complete seasons of that sci-fi series this week. Correct or wrong? |
Correct: binge-watching takes effort and duration
Wrong: completed items require Past Simple
Wrong: completed numbers/achievements require Present Perfect Simple (has watched)
Correct: 'this week' always forces continuous form
This is the first time the young actor is being in the limelight. Correct or wrong? |
Correct: action is happening right now in front of the cameras
Correct: 'limelight' requires Present Continuous
Wrong: 'it is the first time' is followed by Present Perfect Simple (has been)
Wrong: 'first time' must always take Past Simple
The security team has just turned away hundreds of fans because the venue is full. Correct or wrong? |
Wrong: 'turn away' is an ongoing activity still continuing
Wrong: 'just' can only be used with Present Simple
Correct: describes a future timetable arrangement
Correct: Present Perfect Simple with 'just' announces recent news
The director has been knowing the producer since they made their first indie short film. Correct or wrong? |
Correct: 'since' always forces Present Perfect Continuous
Wrong: 'know' is stative and cannot take continuous form (has known)
Correct: they still know each other today
Wrong: actions starting in the past take Past Simple
The film crew has been rehearsing this complicated stunt scene for six straight hours. Correct or wrong? |
'for' can only be used with Past Simple
'rehearse' is a stative verb
P. P. Continuous emphasizes duration of action, not result
the rehearsal is finished and will never happen again
