Short answers with the Present continuous. Write short answers. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form of the Present Continuous: positive,
negative, question form or short answer. Then listen and check.
This worksheet is about practicing the present continuous tense. Students read, listen and answer. The answer key is attached.
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Present Continuous Tense: All Forms
The present continuous tense (also known as the present progressive) describes actions or processes that are ongoing at the moment of speaking. It can also convey future plans and intentions. The present continuous is formed by combining a form of the auxiliary verb “be” with the present participle (“-ing” form) of another verb (e.g., “I am swimming”). Let’s examine all its forms:
1. Affirmative Form
| Person | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| First Person Singular | I am + present participle | I am reading a book. |
| Second Person Singular | You are + present participle | You are watching TV. |
| Third Person Singular | He/She/It is + present participle | She is cooking dinner. |
| First Person Plural | We are + present participle | We are studying for exams. |
| Second Person Plural | You are + present participle | You are playing football. |
| Third Person Plural | They are + present participle | They are traveling to Paris. |
2. Negative Form
| Person | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| First Person Singular | I am not + present participle | I am not working today. |
| Second Person Singular | You are not + present participle | You are not listening to me. |
| Third Person Singular | He/She/It is not + present participle | She is not attending the meeting. |
| First Person Plural | We are not + present participle | We are not going out tonight. |
| Second Person Plural | You are not + present participle | You are not playing the piano. |
| Third Person Plural | They are not + present participle | They are not swimming in the pool. |
3. Interrogative Form
| Person | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| First Person Singular | Am I + present participle? | Am I interrupting you? |
| Second Person Singular | Are you + present participle? | Are you coming to the party? |
| Third Person Singular | Is he/she/it + present participle? | Is she leaving early? |
| First Person Plural | Are we + present participle? | Are we meeting tomorrow? |
| Second Person Plural | Are you + present participle? | Are you enjoying the concert? |
| Third Person Plural | Are they + present participle? | Are they working late tonight? |
Remember, precision and clarity enhance the impact of your writing. Utilize these forms judiciously to convey nuanced meanings. 📚🔍
Now, let’s summarize this information in a structured table:
| Form | Example |
|---|---|
| Affirmative | She is reading a book. |
| Negative | I am not working today. |
| Interrogative | Are you coming to the party? |
Utilize these forms effectively to express ongoing actions and future plans. 📚🔍
