PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Grammar Rules

Grammar Story

Present Continuous Tense

Exercise 2

Exercise 1

+ Read Story

+ Exercise 4

+ Exercise 5

+ Write

+ Listen and Answer

+ Exercise 3

ExercisesPresent Continuous Affirmative

ExercisesPresent ContinuousNegative

ExercisesPresent Continuous Interrogative

Present Continuous Listening Comprehension

ExercisesPresent Continuous Information Questions

Writing Exercise

John (1) ______ at 6:30 every morning. He (2) ______ to start his day with a run. He (3) ______ on weekends because he likes to sleep in. After his run, he (4) ______ breakfast. He (5) ______ toast and eggs, but sometimes he (6) ______ anything if he is in a hurry. John (7) ______ the bus to school.(8) ______ he (9) ______ the bus ride? No, he (10) ______. The bus (11) ______ at many places, and it (12) ______ too long to get to school.When John arrives at school, he (13) ______ straight to his first class. He (14) ______ math, English, and science. (15) ______ subjects (16) ______ he (17) ______? He (18) ______ science, but he (19) ______ math. In class, John (20) ______ a lot of questions because he (21) ______ to understand the lessons.After school, John (22) ______ sports. Instead, he (23) ______ books or (24) ______ video games. (25) ______ he (26) ______ his homework right away? No, he (27) ______ until after dinner.Before bed, John (28) ______ TV with his family. He (29) ______ late because he (30) ______ school the next day.

Listen to the recording and fill in the blanks.

In your notebook, conjugate the verbs in the affirmative form.

1. Sarah __________ (cook) dinner right now. 2. They __________ (play) soccer in the park. 3. I __________ (read) a very interesting book this week. 4. The baby __________ (sleep) peacefully in her crib. 5. We __________ (watch) a movie at the moment. 6. John __________ (work) on his science project today. 7. The birds __________ (sing) beautifully in the trees. 8. You __________ (wear) a lovely dress this evening. 9. She __________ (decorate) the room for the party. 10. My friends __________ (travel) to Spain this summer.

In your notebook, conjugate the verbs below in the negative form.

1. She __________ (not/play) the piano right now. 2. They __________ (not/watch) TV at the moment. 3. I __________ (not/study) for the exam today. 4. We __________ (not/eat) lunch together this afternoon. 5. He __________ (not/read) his book right now. 6. The children __________ (not/run) in the park at this moment. 7. You __________ (not/help) me with my homework. 8. My friends __________ (not/plan) the trip today. 9. It __________ (not/rain) outside now. 10. She __________ (not/take) a break at the moment.

In your notebooks, do the following: 1. Choose a verb to conjugate in the present continuous in the affirmative form, the negative form, and the interrogative form. 2. Create a sentence for each use of the present continuous. Choose any verb. 3. Take at least one of the sentences above and rewrite it using a Time Expression. 4. Conjugate a verb in the present continuous for each of the special spelling rules. Next, move on the exercises.

Read the text below. Answer the comprehension questions. It’s a sunny Saturday morning, and Emma and Leo are excited because they are going to the Adventure Park with their class. The bus is arriving at 9:00 AM, and Mr. Green, the guide, is waiting for them at the entrance. Right now, he is preparing for the first activity: ziplining! At 10:00 AM, Emma and Leo are flying through the air on the zipline, and they are having a great time. At 11:00 AM, they are hiking up a hill to the rock climbing area. Leo is not feeling confident and says, “I am not climbing that wall!” But Mr. Green says, “You are not doing it alone. I am helping you!” After rock climbing, they stop for lunch at 12:30 PM. Mr. Green tells them they are not eating inside but having a picnic under the trees. At 1:30 PM, they are canoeing, with Emma paddling and Leo sitting at the front. “You are making the boat go too fast!” Leo shouts, but Emma is smiling and not stopping. As the sun is setting, Mr. Green tells them they are doing a great job, and tomorrow they are exploring the park’s wildlife. Comprehension Questions: 1. What time is the bus arriving at the Adventure Park? 2. Why is Leo not feeling confident about rock climbing? 3. Where are Emma and Leo eating lunch, and why? 4. What activity are they doing at 1:30 PM? 5. What does Mr. Green say they will do tomorrow?

It’s a beautiful afternoon at the park, and many families are enjoying their time. Right now, Sarah and her brother, Mark, (1) __________ soccer on the open field. Their parents (2) __________ on a bench, watching them. Sarah (3) __________ attention to the game because she (4) __________ at a cute dog running nearby. Mark (5) __________ the ball, but he (6) __________ a goal. Next to the field, a group of kids (7) __________ their bikes, while another group (8) __________ a picnic under a tree. A boy from the group (9) __________, “Why (10) __________ ice cream right now?” His friend (11) __________, “Because we (12) __________ for my mom to bring it.” At the pond, some ducks (13) __________, and people (14) __________ them bread. One woman (15) __________ pictures of the ducks, while her friend (16) __________ any photos because her camera is broken. The sun (17) __________, and everyone (18) __________ to go home. But Sarah and Mark (19) __________ yet—they (20) __________ the last moments of the day.

Listen the recording. As you listen, insert the word in the correct blank space.

In your notebook, conjugate the verbs below in question form.

1. __________ (you/go) to the party tonight? 2. __________ (he/write) an email right now? 3. __________ (they/play) football this afternoon? 4. __________ (we/leave) for the airport soon? 5. __________ (she/wear) a red dress today? 6. __________ (the dog/sleep) on the couch at this moment? 7. __________ (it/rain) outside now? 8. __________ (your parents/watch) TV at the moment? 9. __________ (we/study) for the exam this evening? 10. __________ (you/eat) dinner right now?

Present Continuous Writing Exercise: “A Busy Day”Instructions:Imagine you are spending a fun day with your family or friends at a park, amusement park, beach, or any exciting place of your choice. Write a short paragraph (6-8 sentences) describing what everyone is doing right now using the present continuous tense. Make sure to include: 1. Affirmative sentences: Describe what people around you are doing. 2. Negative sentences: Mention what people are not doing. 3. Interrogative sentences: Ask at least two questions about what people are doing. 4. Time markers: Include words like “right now,” “at the moment,” “this afternoon,” “later today,” or “right now.”Example:Right now, my family and I are at the beach. My brother is swimming in the ocean, and my mom is relaxing under the umbrella. I am building a sandcastle, but my sister is not helping me because she is reading a book. Is my dad taking pictures of us? No, he is not! He is buying ice cream from the shop nearby. Later today, we are going for a walk along the beach to collect seashells.

In your notebook, conjugate the verbs below in question form.

1. __________ (you/do) at this moment? 2. __________ (they/go) for vacation next week? 3. __________ (she/cook) for dinner right now? 4. __________ (you/read) these days? 5. __________ (we/meet) tomorrow? 6. __________ (he/play) with his friends? 7. __________ (the students/work) on their projects today? 8. __________ (your sister/talk) to on the phone? 9. __________ (the children/do) after school today? 10. __________ (you/plan) to do this weekend?

In your notebook, conjugate the verbs using the present continuous spelling rules.

Turn the following verbs into their correct -ing form, applying the necessary rules. 1. hop → __________ 2. take → __________ 3. lie → __________ 4. travel → __________ 5. run → __________

Correct the -ing spelling mistakes in these sentences. 1.She is comeing to the event tonight. 2. They are planing a surprise party. 3. He is dieing his hair purple. 4. We are geting ready for the trip. 5. I am runing to the bus stop.