Present participle worksheet - Free Printable

Let's solve each section of this English test step by step and explain the solutions.

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Section 1: Add "ing" to the following verbs

We need to add "-ing" to each verb. This forms the present continuous tense (also called present progressive).

| Verb | Verb + ing | Verb | Verb + ing |
|---------|------------|---------|------------|
| Write | writing | Read | reading |
| Cut | cutting | Dance | dancing |
| Swim | swimming | Clap | clapping |
| Play | playing | Jump | jumping |
| Study | studying | Slap | slapping |

✔ Explanation: Simply add -ing to most verbs. For verbs ending in -e, remove the -e before adding -ing (e.g., *write → writing*, *read → reading*). For verbs ending in -c, just add -ing (e.g., *cut → cutting*).

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Section 2: Write "is/am/are"

We need to choose the correct form of the verb "to be" (is, am, are) to match the subject.

1. She ______ eating.
→ She is eating.
✔ "She" is singular → use is

2. They ______ playing chess.
→ They are playing chess.
✔ "They" is plural → use are

3. Dogs ______ at the stranger.
→ Dogs are barking at the stranger. *(Note: The verb "barking" is implied; we only fill in "is/am/are")*
→ Dogs are at the stranger.
✔ "Dogs" is plural → use are

4. I ______ singing songs.
→ I am singing songs.
✔ "I" → use am

5. We ______ T.V now.
→ We are watching T.V now.
✔ "We" → use are

> Note: The sentence says "T.V", so it’s likely "watching TV". But since the verb isn’t given, we assume it's implied as "watching".

✔ Final answers:
1. is
2. are
3. are
4. am
5. are

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Section 3: Write correct verb in the blank

(Choose from: wash / eat / teach / play / cry)

Use the correct verb in present continuous form (verb + -ing) based on context.

1. Teachers are _____________.
→ Teachers are teaching.
✔ Teachers usually teach.

2. The baby is _____________.
→ The baby is crying.
✔ Babies often cry.

3. Mother is _____________ cloths.
→ Mother is washing clothes.
✔ "Washing clothes" is a common activity.

4. They are _____________ cricket.
→ They are playing cricket.
✔ People play games like cricket.

5. I am _____________ lunch.
→ I am eating lunch.
✔ You eat lunch.

✔ Final answers:
1. teaching
2. crying
3. washing
4. playing
5. eating

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Section 4: Look at the picture and write a sentence

Now describe each picture using a present continuous tense sentence.

1. First picture: A child swimming in a pool with sun above.
→ The boy is swimming in the pool.

2. Second picture: A child sleeping under the moon and stars.
→ The girl is sleeping.

3. Third picture: A woman driving a pink car.
→ The woman is driving a car.

4. Fourth picture: Three girls jumping rope.
→ The girls are jumping rope.

✔ All sentences use present continuous tense (subject + is/are + verb-ing), describing actions happening now.

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✔ Final Answers Summary:

#### Add "ing"
| Write | writing | Read | reading |
|-------|--------|------|--------|
| Cut | cutting | Dance | dancing |
| Swim | swimming | Clap | clapping |
| Play | playing | Jump | jumping |
| Study | studying | Slap | slapping |

#### Write "is/am/are"
1. is
2. are
3. are
4. am
5. are

#### Write correct verb
1. teaching
2. crying
3. washing
4. playing
5. eating

#### Look at the picture and write a sentence
1. The boy is swimming in the pool.
2. The girl is sleeping.
3. The woman is driving a car.
4. The girls are jumping rope.

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This test helps students practice:
- Forming present continuous tense (-ing verbs),
- Using correct auxiliary verbs (is/am/are),
- Matching verbs to subjects,
- Describing actions from pictures.

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