EPS-TOPIK grammar practice for 는 중이에요

Learn 는 중이에요 with short EPS-TOPIK style examples, multiple choice questions, answers, and simple explanations.

Pattern: 는 중이에요

Use verb stem + 는 중이에요 to say someone is in the middle of an action.

청소하는 중이에요. = I am cleaning.

회의하는 중이에요. = I am in a meeting.

Practice questions with answers

Question 1. Choose: "I am cleaning now."

  1. A. 지금 청소하는 중이에요.
  2. B. 지금 청소할 거예요.
  3. C. 지금 청소하지 마세요.
  4. D. 지금 청소하고 싶어요.

Answer: A. 청소하는 중이에요 means in the middle of cleaning.

Question 2. 는 중이에요 means...

  1. A. in the middle of doing
  2. B. do not do
  3. C. want to do
  4. D. went yesterday

Answer: A. It shows an action is happening now.

Question 3. Choose: "The meeting is happening now."

  1. A. 회의하는 중이에요.
  2. B. 회의하고 싶어요.
  3. C. 회의하지 마세요.
  4. D. 회의할 거예요.

Answer: A. 회의하는 중이에요 means the meeting is in progress.

Study tips

  • Use it for actions happening now.
  • Listen for 지금 with this pattern.
  • It is useful for phone calls and workplace updates.