Present Continuous

Present Continuous: Uses

• Actions that happened in the past

• Permanent actions

• Actions happening right now

Answer explanation

We use the Present Continuous for:

-Actions happening right now

-Temporary actions

Her mom is not working today.

• Action happening right now

• Temporary action

Answer explanation

This action is not permanent.

The mum usually works, so this is

different from normal.

She is sleeping right now.

• Temporary action

• Action happening right now

Answer explanation

This action is happening in this

moment (at the same time the girl is

speaking).

Present Continuous: Form

• subject + to be + verb -ing

• subject + do/does + infinitive

• subject + to be + verb in past

Answer explanation

Present Continuous: Form (+)

We ______ (study) because we have an exam tomorrow.

• is studying

• are studying

• are studyng

• is study

Answer explanation

Present Continuous: Form (-)

Tom ______ (play) football today because it's raining.

• aren't playing

• isn't play

• isn't playing

• is not playing

Answer explanation

Present Continuous: Form (?)

______ (she / write) a new book?

• Are she writing

• Is she writing

• She is writing

• She's writing

Answer explanation

Present Continuous: Spelling

What is the -ing form of LIE?

• LYING

• LIEING

• LIEYNG

Answer explanation

Present Continuous: Spelling

What is the -ing form of SWIM?

• SWIMMING

• SWIMING

• SWIMYING

Answer explanation

Complete the sentences:
Timothy _______ here at the moment.

He usually _______ with his parents.

• is living
  lives

• lives
  lives

• live
  is living

• are living

  is living

Answer explanation

Timothy is living here at the moment.

Present Continuous: It's a temporary action.

He usually lives with his parents.

Present Simple: It's something that is true.