Present Continuous Exercises
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Which verb correctly completes the sentence: 'I ___________ (sit) on a bus.'?

  • sitting
  • sits
  • sat
  • sit (correct)

What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'John´s friends ___________ (play) football at the Sports Centre.'?

  • plays
  • playing
  • play (correct)
  • played

What completes the sentence: 'My teacher ___________ (not stand) behind me.'?

  • isn't standing
  • doesn't stood
  • wasn't standing
  • does not stand (correct)

Which of the following verb forms is correct? 'Rosa ___________ (open) the door.'

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Which verb best completes this sentence: 'I ____________ (learn) how to swim.'?

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What is the correct verb form for: 'What ___________ you ___________ (wait) for?'

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How should the sentence be completed: 'What ___________ your teacher ___________ (say)?'?

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Which verb correctly fills in the blank: 'Eva ___________ (sing).'?

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present continuous tense?

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What is the correct form of the verb in the following sentence? 'She ________ (not watch) TV.'

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Which question correctly inquires about someone's current activity?

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How should you complete the sentence? 'We __________ (not travel) in Japan.'

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Which option shows the correct structure for making a question? 'You ________ (have) a good time on holiday?'

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What is the correct completion of the following dialogue? 'He’s cooking dinner. What ________?'

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Fill in the blank correctly: 'I __________ (write) an email.' Which option is accurate?

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Identify the correct form of the verb for this sentence: 'Who __________ (read) magazines?'

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Flashcards

Present Continuous - Add -ing

To form the present continuous tense, you add -ing to the base verb.

Present Continuous - Example swim

Adding -ing to the verb "swim" creates "swimming" (e.g., She is swimming).

Present Continuous - Question Formation

Present Continuous questions use 'be' (am, is, are) + verb + -ing.

Present Continuous - Short Answers

Short answers to present continuous questions use 'yes' or 'no' + 'am/is/are' + -ing.

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Present Continuous - Describing Now

Use present continuous to describe actions happening at the present moment.

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Present Continuous - Negative

Negating present continuous uses 'not' between 'be' (am/is/are) and the verb + -ing.

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Present Continuous - Active Verbs

Use present continuous with actions that are happening now.

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Present Continuous - Example Sentence

Correct formation of sentences that follow the present continuous tense structure.

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Present Continuous Tense

Used to describe actions happening now or around now.

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Present Simple Tense

Used for habitual actions or facts. Often used with adverbs like "always" or "often".

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Verb Conjugation in Present Simple

Using the correct form of a verb for different subjects (I, you, he/she/it, we, they).

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Verb conjugations in Present Continuous

Verbs are conjugated with helping verb 'to be' (am/is/are) and the '-ing' form.

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Present Continuous example sentence

Describes an action happening now or around now, like "I am eating pizza".

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Present Simple example sentence

Describes a repeated action like, "I often play soccer".

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Subject-Verb Agreement in Present Simple

Matching the verb's ending with the subject's number (singular or plural)

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Forming Present Continuous

Combination of "to be" (am/is/are) + verb + -ing form

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Study Notes

Present Continuous Exercises

  • Forming Present Continuous: Add "-ing" to the base form of the verb.
  • Examples: Camping, swimming, travelling, walking, having, writing, cooking, shopping
  • Complete the sentences: Use the correct present continuous verb forms in the given sentences.
    • Examples:
      • His dad and brother are cycling to the shops.
      • We are not traveling in Japan.
      • I am sunbathing on the beach.
      • She is not watching TV
  • Write the questions and the short answers: Ask and answer questions in the present continuous tense using yes/no responses.
    • Examples:
      • Is your dad working today? Yes, he is.
      • Are you having a good time on holiday? Yes, I am.
      • Is your mum cooking dinner now? Yes, she is.
  • Complete the dialogues: Complete the dialogues using appropriate present continuous questions and answers.
  • Present Continuous: Fill in the blanks with the correct present continuous verb forms given a variety of situations and actions.

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This quiz focuses on mastering the present continuous tense through various exercises. You'll learn to form verbs, complete sentences, and create questions and answers using the present continuous. Enhance your understanding of this essential grammar aspect with engaging examples and activities.

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