Present Continuous verb tense worksheet for educational use.

Let’s go through each part step by step.

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Part I: Circle the present continuous verb tense in each sentence.

The present continuous tense is made with “am/is/are” + a verb ending in “-ing”. We’re looking for that pattern in each sentence.

1. I am going to the movies with Ian.
→ “am going” = present continuous → circle “am going”

2. The city council is holding a meeting to discuss stoplights.
→ “is holding” = present continuous → circle “is holding”

3. While we are waiting, let’s sing a song!
→ “are waiting” = present continuous → circle “are waiting”

4. Since school is over, they are planning the activities for next year.
→ “are planning” = present continuous → circle “are planning”

5. The baby is having a tantrum because he wants a cookie.
→ “is having” = present continuous → circle “is having”

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Part II: Fill in the blank with the present continuous form of the verb in parentheses.

We need to use “am/is/are” + verb-ing. Let’s look at the subject to pick the right helping verb (am/is/are).

1. Kelly _______________ (bake) a cake for Mrs. Watson’s birthday.
→ Subject: Kelly (she) → use “is” → “is baking”

2. We can go outside while my sister _______________ (sleep).
→ Subject: my sister (she) → use “is” → “is sleeping”

3. The team _______________ (practice) today until five o’clock.
→ Subject: The team (they or it? In American English, “team” is often treated as singular) → use “is” → “is practicing”

4. The children _______________ (swim) in the shallow end of the pool.
→ Subject: The children (plural) → use “are” → “are swimming”

5. The birds _______________ (fly) south for the winter.
→ Subject: The birds (plural) → use “are” → “are flying”

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Final Answer:

Part I:
1. am going
2. is holding
3. are waiting
4. are planning
5. is having

Part II:
1. is baking
2. is sleeping
3. is practicing
4. are swimming
5. are flying