Present Continuous Exercises

Use of Present Continuous Tense

The Present Continuous tense is used to talk about actions that are happening right now or around this moment.

Example: She is reading a book.

Form and Structure

The Present Continuous tense is formed using:

• Subject + am / is / are + verb + -ing

Grammar Table

When Do We Use Present Continuous?

• Actions happening right now: He is watching TV.
• Temporary actions: I am staying at my friend’s house this week.
• Future arrangements: We are meeting at 6 PM.

Spelling Rules for -ing Verbs

• If the verb ends in e, drop the e and add -ing → make → making
• If the verb ends in ie, change ie to y and add -ing → die → dying
• If the verb has one syllable, ends in a single vowel + consonant, double the consonant → run → running

Quick Tips about Present Continuous Tense

• Always use am, is, or are before the verb + -ing.
• Don’t forget to add -ing to the verb!
• Use contractions in speaking: I’m reading, She’s cooking, They’re playing.

Sources

• British Council – Present Continuous
• Oxford Online English – Present Continuous
• Cambridge Dictionary – Present Continuous