Overview: Present Continuous Tense

Open Ended

In what situations do you think the present continuous tense is most useful in everyday communication?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences describes an action happening right now?

• We’re watching a lot of documentaries these days.

• It’s raining outside.

• I’m seeing the doctor later today.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences use the present continuous tense to describe temporary actions?

• My neighbors are staying in a hotel while their house is renovated.

• He’s starting his new job on Monday.

• She’s drinking coffee now.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences use the present continuous tense to describe future plans?

• I’m eating more vegetables lately.

• I’m meeting my friend for lunch tomorrow.

• I’m reading a really interesting book right now.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following time expressions is NOT commonly used with the present continuous tense?

• currently

• yesterday

• at the moment

• this week

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences is a correct positive present continuous sentence?

• She is play tennis now.

• She is playing tennis now.

• She playing tennis now.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences is a correct negative present continuous sentence?

• She is not playing tennis now.

• She is not play tennis now.

• She not is playing tennis now.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are correct interrogative (question) forms in the present continuous tense?

• Are you eating?

• Is she eating?

• Am I eating?

• She is eating?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct way to add -ing to the verb 'make'?

• makeing

• making

• make-ing

• maked

Multiple Select

Select all the verbs that require doubling the final consonant before adding -ing.

• run

• play

• sit

• study

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about the present continuous tense or its uses?

Open Ended

What is one situation in which you would use the present continuous tense?