Present Continuous Tense Exercises: 40+ Questions (Free PDF)

The present continuous tense, also known as the present progressive tense, is a verb tense used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing. It can also indicate plans or arrangements. Understanding how to use this tense effectively is crucial for clear and accurate communication in English. Keep reading this blog post to find present continuous tense exercises to help you improve young English. 

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Present Continuous Tense Exercises with Answers

Complete the following exercises on present continuous tense which we have provided. You can also check your answers mentioned below. 

Exercise 1: Use Correct Verb Form

Instructions: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in the present continuous tense.

1. I __________ (go) to watch a movie at Inox.
2. We __________ (play) in the nearby park.
3. The boys __________ (swim) in the pond.
4. Rita __________ (sing) at the function.
5. The child __________ (play) baseball.
6. The chef __________ (cook) his famous ravioli.
7. The teacher __________ (teach) the students.
8. I __________ (read) Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.
9. The man __________ (ride) a Royal Enfield.
10. Sheema __________ (practise) for her dance performance.

Check Answers:

1. I am going to watch a movie at Inox.
2. We are playing in the nearby park.
3. The boys are swimming in the pond.
4. Rita is singing at the function.
5. The child is playing baseball.
6. The chef is cooking his famous ravioli.
7. The teacher is teaching the students.
8. I am reading Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.
9. The man is riding a Royal Enfield.
10. Sheema is practising for her dance performance.

Exercise 2: Transform the Sentences

Instructions: Transform these sentences into the present continuous tense.

1. He goes to play in the park.
2. COVID affects our lungs.
3. I ate a cheeseburger.
4. The Prime Minister will visit the school.
5. Ram walks to school.

Answers:

1. He is going to play in the park.
2. COVID is affecting our lungs.
3. I am eating a cheeseburger.
4. The Prime Minister is visiting the school.
5. Ram is walking to school.

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks

Instructions: Complete the sentences using the present continuous form of the verbs in brackets.

1. The researchers __________ (study) the effects of climate change on marine life.
2. As the deadline __________ (approach), the team __________ (work) overtime to finish the project.
3. The government __________ (face) criticism for its handling of the crisis.
4. The negotiations __________ (prove) to be more complicated than expected.
5. Our family reunion __________ (take) place next month in Hawaii.
6. Are we __________ (witness) a significant shift in public opinion?
7. Despite the challenges, she __________ (hold) onto her beliefs firmly.
8. The students __________ (prepare) for their final exams this week.
9. They __________ (discuss) their travel plans for next summer.
10. I __________ (consider) a new job opportunity that has come up.

Answers:

1. The researchers are studying the effects of climate change on marine life.
2. As the deadline approaches, the team is working overtime to finish the project.
3. The government is facing criticism for its handling of the crisis.
4. The negotiations are proving to be more complicated than expected.
5. Our family reunion is taking place next month in Hawaii.
6. Are we witnessing a significant shift in public opinion?
7. Despite the challenges, she is holding onto her beliefs firmly.
8. The students are preparing for their final exams this week.
9. They are discussing their travel plans for next summer.
10. I am considering a new job opportunity that has come up.

Exercise 4: Rearrange the Words

Instructions: Rearrange the following words to form coherent sentences using the present continuous tense.

1. cooking / she / dinner / is / right now.
2. not / they / studying / are / for their exams / at this moment.
3. playing / we / football / in the park / are / today.
4. waiting / he / for his friend / is / at the café.
5. feeling / I / unwell / today / am.

Answers:

1. She is cooking dinner right now.
2. They are not studying for their exams at this moment.
3. We are playing football in the park today.
4. He is waiting for his friend at the café.
5. I am feeling unwell today.

Exercise 5: Correct the Mistakes

Instructions: Identify and correct mistakes in these sentences that use present continuous tense incorrectly.

1. She is play tennis every Saturday.
2. They is not coming to the party tonight.
3. I am not understand what you are saying.
4. We is watching a movie right now.
5. He are going to the gym later.

Answers:

1. She is playing tennis every Saturday.
2. They are not coming to the party tonight.
3. I am not understanding what you are saying.
4. We are watching a movie right now.
5. He is going to the gym later.

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Present Continuous Tense Worksheet

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Bonus Present Continuous Tense Exercise for English Exam

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the present continuous tense.

1. The dog __________ (bark) loudly at the mailman.
2. My friends __________ (plan) a surprise party for my birthday.
3. She __________ (not like) spicy food.
4. We __________ (watch) a documentary about climate change.
5. The children __________ (build) a sandcastle at the beach.

Check Answers:

1. The dog is barking loudly at the mailman.
2. My friends are planning a surprise party for my birthday.
3. She does not like spicy food. (Note: Correct form is “does not” for negation; however, you could say “is not liking” informally.)
4. We are watching a documentary about climate change.
5. The children are building a sandcastle at the beach.

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