NEW
Font size
WorksheetsUnderstanding Present Continuous Tense
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the structure of the present continuous tense?
Subject + was/were + verb
Subject + am/is/are + verb(-ing)
Subject + has/have + verb(-ing)
Subject + will be + verb
Which auxiliary verb is used in the present continuous tense?
to have
to will
to do
to be
Convert the sentence 'She reads a book' to present continuous.
She is reading a book.
She reading a book
She is read a book
She reads books
Identify the error: 'They is playing soccer.'
They is playing football.
They are playing soccer.
They plays soccer.
They are play soccer.
What is the present continuous form of 'to run'?
runningly
is running / are running
running
was running
How do you form a negative sentence in the present continuous?
Subject + are + verb-ed
Subject + am + not + verb
Subject + am/is/are + not + verb-ing
Subject + is + verb-ing
Provide an example of a question in the present continuous tense.
What did you do?
What will you do?
What are you?
What are you doing?
What time expressions are commonly used with the present continuous?
next week
tomorrow
yesterday
now, at the moment, currently, right now, today
Change 'He works at a bank' to present continuous.
He is work at a bank.
He works at banks.
He working at a bank.
He is working at a bank.
What is the difference between present simple and present continuous?
The present simple describes actions that are happening right now; the present continuous describes habits.
The present simple is used for actions that are temporary; the present continuous is for permanent situations.
The present simple indicates routine actions; the present continuous indicates ongoing actions.
The present simple is used for future actions; the present continuous is for past actions.
