Present Continuous Exercises
Practice using the present continuous tense with these 5 comprehensive interactive exercises. Master affirmative sentences, negatives, yes/no questions, and wh-questions with instant feedback on your answers.
Exercise Instructions
Complete each sentence using the present continuous tense. Remember:
- Use am/is/are + verb-ing
- For negative sentences, use am not/isn't/aren't + verb-ing
- For questions, put am/is/are before the subject
1. I (study) English right now.
2. She (not work) today.
3. they (come) to the party?
4. Look! It (rain) outside.
5. We (watch) a movie tonight.
6. he (sleep) now?
📝 Exercise 2: Fill in the Verb (Affirmative Sentences)
Instructions: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in Present Continuous.
1. She (read) a book right now.
2. They (play) football in the park.
3. I (study) for my exam.
4. We (watch) a movie tonight.
5. He (cook) dinner in the kitchen.
📝 Exercise 3: Negative Sentences
Instructions: Rewrite the sentences in the negative form using Present Continuous.
1. She is writing a letter. → She a letter.
2. They are running fast. → They fast.
3. I am listening to music. → I to music.
4. He is cleaning the room. → He the room.
5. We are eating lunch. → We lunch.
📝 Exercise 4: Yes/No Questions
Instructions: Make yes/no questions in Present Continuous.
1. You are working today. → today?
2. She is talking on the phone. → on the phone?
3. They are swimming in the pool. → in the pool?
4. He is driving to work. → to work?
5. We are waiting for the bus. → for the bus?
📝 Exercise 5: Wh- Questions
Instructions: Complete the questions using Present Continuous and the correct question word.
1. are you doing? (activity)
2. is she going? (place)
3. are they talking to? (person)
4. is he eating? (food)
5. are we meeting? (time)
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