Present Continuous Tense online exercise - Free Printable

Here are the correct answers for your worksheet.

Part 1: Add -ing to the verbs

*Note: Some words need a small spelling change (like doubling a letter or dropping an 'e') before adding -ing.*

1. play + ing = playing
2. sit + ing = sitting *(double the 't')*
3. get + ing = getting *(double the 't')*
4. take + ing = taking *(drop the 'e')*
5. drive + ing = driving *(drop the 'e')*
6. run + ing = running *(double the 'n')*
7. live + ing = living *(drop the 'e')*
8. dance + ing = dancing *(drop the 'e')*
9. give + ing = giving *(drop the 'e')*
10. buy + ing = buying

Part 2: Choose the correct form of the verb "to be"

*Use am for "I". Use is for one person (he, she, it, names). Use are for more than one person or "you".*

He is riding a bike in the park.

I am writing a letter to my sister now.

You are watching a very interesting movie.

Jane and her dog are walking in the park. *(Two subjects)*

My brother is sleeping on the couch. *(One subject)*

My parents and I are going on a vacation. *(More than one person)*

The two girls are dancing on the stage. *(More than one person)*

Jessy is taking pictures. *(One person)*