Present continuous exercises with answers PDF English Worksheet

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This worksheet is about verbs that are used in the present continuous tense. Students look and complete the sentences with words from the box. the paper has an answer key.

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Let’s delve into the present continuous tense. I’ll provide detailed explanations, examples, and tables to help students grasp this concept effectively.

Present Continuous Tense

The present continuous tense (also known as the present progressive tense) describes actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or around the current time. It emphasizes the ongoing nature of an action. We form the present continuous tense using the auxiliary verb “to be” (am, is, are) followed by the base form of the main verb with the suffix “-ing.”

Structure:

Subject	Auxiliary Verb	Main Verb (-ing form)	Example
I	am	studying	I am studying English.
You	are	working	You are working hard.
He/She/It	is	reading	She is reading a book.
We/They	are	playing	We are playing soccer.

Usage:

1. Actions in Progress:
   • Use the present continuous tense to describe actions that are happening right now or around the current moment.
     • Example: “I am writing an email.”
   • Note: We often use adverbs like “now,” “at the moment,” or “currently” to emphasize the ongoing nature of the action.
2. Temporary Situations:
   • Use the present continuous tense to describe temporary situations or actions.
     • Example: “She is staying with her grandparents this week.”
   • Note: These situations are not permanent; they have a specific duration.
3. Future Arrangements:
   • Use the present continuous tense to talk about future arrangements or plans.
     • Example: “We are meeting for lunch tomorrow.”
   • Note: In this case, the action is planned and scheduled.

Examples:

1. Ongoing Actions:
   • “The students are participating in a science experiment.”
   • “He is attending a conference on climate change.”
   • “They are discussing the project details.”
2. Temporary Situations:
   • “She is staying at the hotel until her apartment is ready.”
   • “The company is renovating its office space.”
   • “I am learning Spanish for my upcoming trip.”
3. Future Arrangements:
   • “We are flying to Paris next month.”
   • “The team is practicing for the championship.”
   • “She is giving a presentation at the conference.”

Real-Life Application:

Students can use the present continuous tense in their daily lives in various ways:

• Describing what they are doing right now: “I am studying math.”
• Talking about temporary situations: “My family is moving to a new house.”
• Discussing future plans: “We are going to the beach next weekend.”

Remember, the present continuous tense adds a dynamic quality to language, making it more expressive and engaging. Encourage students to practice using it in context to improve their fluency! ????????

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