SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 17

SSC GD Constable (English) - 17 Jan 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q17

Which of the following sentences is an example of present progressive tense?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Why is he crying like that?

  • The present progressive tense describes a state of being, meaning the situation you're in at a given moment.

  • Structure of the verb is: Am/is/are + V-ing

  • In this sentence, the action of crying is happening in the present, and the structure "is crying" represents the present progressive tense.