Present Continuous: Tense Exercises Printable
Always provide an answer key on the back of the printable. This encourages autonomous learning. Students check their own work with a red pen, which studies show improves long-term retention.
Imagine a busy park on a Sunday morning. Write 4 sentences using the present continuous tense.
Example: A girl is riding her bike.
Instructions: Rearrange the words to form correct present continuous questions. present continuous tense exercises printable
As students enter the classroom, hand out a simple fill-in-the-blank printable. This focuses their attention immediately. For example: "Right now, the teacher ______ (stand) in front of the class."
Name: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Score: ___________ / 30 Always provide an answer key on the back of the printable
Quick Rule Reminder:
am/is/are + verb(-ing)
I am eating. / She is running. / They are playing.
A good present continuous exercise set should consistently reinforce the key formula:
am/is/are + verb(-ing) Instructions: Rearrange the words to form correct present
| Subject | Verb to be | Verb+ing | Example | |---------|-------------|----------|---------| | I | am | eating | I am eating lunch. | | He/She/It | is | running | She is running fast. | | You/We/They | are | sleeping | They are sleeping now. |
Printables typically focus on four skill areas: