The present continuous – exercises
1. Check your grammar: true or false – present continuous
Are these sentences True or False?
1. We use the present continuous for permanent states or situations. Tr False
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2. We use the present continuous for temporary situations. Tr False
ue
3. We often use the present continuous for things happening right now. Tr False
ue
4. We can use the present continuous for future arrangements. Tr False
ue
5. We can use the present continuous with all verbs. Tr False
ue
6. Some verbs – for talking about emotions, thinking, the senses,
Tr False
etc. – cannot be used in the continuous form.
ue
7. Sometimes the spelling of the infinitive form changes when we add -ing. Tr False
ue
2. Check your grammar: gap fill – present continuous
Write the words to fill the gaps. Put the verb in the present continuous tense.
1. I’m really busy – I _am studying__(study) for the exam.
2. Right now we __are riding__(ride) camels!
3. They said they __are having__(have) a great time.
4. Daisy __is downloading__(download) an album.
5. What __are you doing__(you do) at the moment?
6. They __are waiting__(wait) for me in the café.
7. __is Oliver working__(Oliver work) hard?
3. Check your grammar: multiple choice – present
continuous
Circle the correct sentence.
1. a. The TV no is working.
b. The TV is not working.
c. The TV is not works.
2. a. She sending a message to Billie.
b. She is send a message to Billie.
c. She is sending a message to Billie.
3. a. Come on, the film’s starting.
b. Come on, the film’s start.
c. Come on, the film is start.
4. a. She’s knowing Alfie very well.
b. She knows Alfie very well.
c. She knowing Alfie very well.
5. a. You going to Chinese classes?
b. Are you going to Chinese classes?
c. Do you going to Chinese classes?
6. a. He going to buy some milk.
b. He is go to buy some milk.
c. He’s going to buy some milk.