To solve this worksheet, we need to fill in the blanks with the correct verbs from the list, making sure they are in the
Present Continuous tense.
The Present Continuous tense is formed by using:
Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing
Let's break down each sentence and find the right verb:
1.
We \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ around town doing the shopping.
* The action of moving around town on foot is "walking".
* Subject "We" takes "are".
* Answer:
are walking
2.
At this moment, Tim \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ by train.
* Traveling on a train is "traveling" or "going". Looking at the list, "travel" fits well here.
* Subject "Tim" takes "is".
* Answer:
is traveling (or is travelling)
3.
The baby boy \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in his cot.
* Babies usually "sleep" in cots.
* Subject "The baby boy" takes "is".
* Answer:
is sleeping
4.
That man \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ really fast in the park.
* Moving fast in a park is usually "running".
* Subject "That man" takes "is".
* Answer:
is running
5.
The young girl \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the piano beautifully.
* Playing an instrument is "playing".
* Subject "The young girl" takes "is".
* Answer:
is playing
6.
Ali \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ his homework in the kitchen.
* You "do" homework.
* Subject "Ali" takes "is".
* Answer:
is doing
7.
He \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Chinese. I don't understand him.
* Using your mouth to communicate is "speaking".
* Subject "He" takes "is".
* Answer:
is speaking
8.
Tom \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a letter to his father.
* You "write" letters.
* Subject "Tom" takes "is".
* Answer:
is writing
9.
We \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a very good film at the cinema.
* You "watch" films.
* Subject "We" takes "are".
* Answer:
are watching
10.
I \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to New York tomorrow.
* Going to a place is "going".
* Subject "I" takes "am".
* Answer:
am going
11.
His father \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a newspaper in the garden.
* You "read" newspapers.
* Subject "His father" takes "is".
* Answer:
is reading
12.
My mother \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a new car to London.
* Operating a car is "driving".
* Subject "My mother" takes "is".
* Answer:
is driving
13.
Lee \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ his bike to school today.
* You "ride" a bike.
* Subject "Lee" takes "is".
* Answer:
is riding
14.
The children \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ a lovely song.
* Making music with your voice is "singing".
* Subject "The children" takes "are".
* Answer:
are singing
15.
My friends and I \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ football.
* You "play" sports like football.
* Subject "My friends and I" is plural (We), so it takes "are".
* Answer:
are playing
16.
They \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the theatre tonight.
* Going to a place is "going".
* Subject "They" takes "are".
* Answer:
are going
17.
I \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the bus to work today.
* You "take" a bus.
* Subject "I" takes "am".
* Answer:
am taking
Final Answer:
1. are walking
2. is traveling
3. is sleeping
4. is running
5. is playing
6. is doing
7. is speaking
8. is writing
9. are watching
10. am going
11. is reading
12. is driving
13. is riding
14. are singing
15. are playing
16. are going
17. am taking
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