Telling Time in 5 Minutes
Present Continuous Affirmative
Present Continuous Negative
Information Questions with Present Continuous
Ecuadorian Christmas Traditions
100

What time is it if the clock shows 4:05?

It is five past four.

100

I ____ (read) a book right now.

I am reading a book right now.

100

I ____ (not eat) dinner right now.

I am not eating dinner right now.

100

What ____ you ____ (do) right now?

What are you doing right now?

100

What type of traditional meal is often eaten during Christmas in Ecuador?

Turkey or pork with rice and vegetables.

200

What time is it if the clock shows 7:10?

It is ten past seven.

200

She ____ (watch) TV at the moment.

She is watching TV at the moment.

200

She ____ (not sleep) at the moment.

She is not sleeping at the moment.

200

Where ____ she ____ (go) at the moment?

Where is she going at the moment?

200

What is the name of the tradition where families create nativity scenes?

Pesebres

300

What time is it if the clock shows 9:25?

It is twenty-five past nine.

300

We ____ (play) soccer in the park.

We are playing soccer in the park.

300

We ____ (not work) on the project today.

We are not working on the project today.

300

Why ____ they ____ (laugh) so much?

Why are they laughing so much?

300

What type of traditional dance might be performed during Christmas celebrations?

La Bomba or other cultural dances

400

What time is it if the clock shows 11:40?

It is twenty to twelve.

400

They ____ (write) a letter to their friend.

They are writing a letter to their friend.

400

They ____ (not play) video games.

They are not playing video games.

400

Who ____ he ____ (talk) to?

Who is he talking to?

400

What is celebrated on December 24th in Ecuador?

La Noche Buena (Christmas Eve)

500

What time is it if the clock shows 6:55?

It is five to seven.

500

He ____ (study) for his exam.

He is studying for his exam.

500

He ____ (not run) in the park this morning.

He is not running in the park this morning.

500

What ____ we ____ (cook) for dinner?

What are we cooking for dinner?

500

What is the significance of midnight on Christmas Eve in Ecuador?

Families gather for a special meal and exchange gifts after midnight mass.

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