Master the Present Continuous Tense with this comprehensive worksheet featuring conjugation tables and illustrated practice sentences.
Present Continuous Tense grammar worksheet with conjugation tables and fill-in-the-blank exercises for ESL students.
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Task: Solve the problem and explain the solution
The worksheet focuses on the Present Continuous Tense. The task involves completing sentences using the Present Continuous Tense, which is formed as follows:
- Affirmative: Subject + am/is/are + -ing form of the verb
- Negative (Full Form): Subject + am/is/are not + -ing form of the verb
- Negative (Short Form): Subject + aren't/isn't/amn't + -ing form of the verb
#### Step 1: Complete the Table
The table provides examples for different subjects in the Present Continuous Tense. Let's fill in the blanks:
| Affirmative | Interrogative | Negative – Full Form | Negative – Short Form |
|--------------------------|---------------------------|----------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| I am playing | Am I playing? | I am not playing | I'm not playing |
| You are playing | Are you playing? | You are not playing | You aren't playing |
| He is playing | Is he playing? | He is not playing | He isn't playing |
| She is playing | Is she playing? | She is not playing | She isn't playing |
| It is playing | Is it playing? | It is not playing | It isn't playing |
| We are playing | Are we playing? | We are not playing | We aren't playing |
| You are playing | Are you playing? | You are not playing | You aren't playing |
| They are playing | Are they playing? | They are not playing | They aren't playing |
#### Step 2: Questions and Short Answers
The section provides examples of questions and short answers in the Present Continuous Tense. Let's complete the blanks:
| Question | Answer |
|--------------------------|---------------------------|
| Am I playing? | Yes, I am. / No, I'm not. |
| Are you playing? | Yes, you are. / No, I'm not. |
| Is he playing? | Yes, he is. / No, he isn't. |
| Is she playing? | Yes, she is. / No, she isn't. |
| Is it playing? | Yes, it is. / No, it isn't. |
| Are we playing? | Yes, we are. / No, we aren't. |
| Are you playing? | Yes, you are. / No, you aren't. |
| Are they playing? | Yes, they are. / No, they aren't. |
#### Step 3: Put the Verbs in Brackets in the Present Continuous Tense
Now, let's complete the sentences by putting the verbs in brackets into the Present Continuous Tense.
1. I am jumping into the swimming pool. She is cooking in the kitchen.
2. Look! Isabella is eating an banana!
3. Listen! The teacher and the children are singing.
4. Alvin is mopping the floor now.
5. The boys are helping with the chores at the moment.
6. Look! The cats are running in the kitchen.
7. Jack is writing an e-mail now.
8. Listen! The birds are singing!
9. Listen! The teacher is singing the ABC song.
10. You are vacuuming the carpet now.
11. He is painting a picture now.
12. Be quiet! The baby is sleeping!
13. Your father is eating now.
14. I am washing the dishes now.
15. At the moment we are doing our homework.
16. Mother is opening the window.
17. The girls are coming here now.
18. My sisters are making a big chocolate cake now.
19. Look! Jessica is doing the ironing.
20. He is not dancing.
Final Answer:
Here is the completed worksheet:
#### Table:
| Affirmative | Interrogative | Negative – Full Form | Negative – Short Form |
|--------------------------|---------------------------|----------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| I am playing | Am I playing? | I am not playing | I'm not playing |
| You are playing | Are you playing? | You are not playing | You aren't playing |
| He is playing | Is he playing? | He is not playing | He isn't playing |
| She is playing | Is she playing? | She is not playing | She isn't playing |
| It is playing | Is it playing? | It is not playing | It isn't playing |
| We are playing | Are we playing? | We are not playing | We aren't playing |
| You are playing | Are you playing? | You are not playing | You aren't playing |
| They are playing | Are they playing? | They are not playing | They aren't playing |
#### Questions and Short Answers:
| Question | Answer |
|--------------------------|---------------------------|
| Am I playing? | Yes, I am. / No, I'm not. |
| Are you playing? | Yes, you are. / No, I'm not. |
| Is he playing? | Yes, he is. / No, he isn't. |
| Is she playing? | Yes, she is. / No, she isn't. |
| Is it playing? | Yes, it is. / No, it isn't. |
| Are we playing? | Yes, we are. / No, we aren't. |
| Are you playing? | Yes, you are. / No, you aren't. |
| Are they playing? | Yes, they are. / No, they aren't. |
#### Sentences:
1. I am jumping into the swimming pool. She is cooking in the kitchen.
2. Look! Isabella is eating an banana!
3. Listen! The teacher and the children are singing.
4. Alvin is mopping the floor now.
5. The boys are helping with the chores at the moment.
6. Look! The cats are running in the kitchen.
7. Jack is writing an e-mail now.
8. Listen! The birds are singing!
9. Listen! The teacher is singing the ABC song.
10. You are vacuuming the carpet now.
11. He is painting a picture now.
12. Be quiet! The baby is sleeping!
13. Your father is eating now.
14. I am washing the dishes now.
15. At the moment we are doing our homework.
16. Mother is opening the window.
17. The girls are coming here now.
18. My sisters are making a big chocolate cake now.
19. Look! Jessica is doing the ironing.
20. He is not dancing.
Final Answer:
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of continuous worksheet.