Task: Solve the problem and explain the solution
The task involves completing sentences using the
Present Continuous Tense. The Present Continuous Tense is formed using the structure:
Subject + am/is/are + Verb (present participle form)
The present participle form of a verb is created by adding
-ing to the base form of the verb.
#### Instructions:
1. Identify the subject in each sentence.
2. Determine the appropriate form of the verb "to be" (am, is, are) based on the subject.
3. Add the present participle form of the given verb to complete the sentence.
---
Solution:
#### Worksheet 1: Present Continuous Tense
1.
I am watching TV now.
- Subject: I
- Verb "to be": am
- Present participle of "watch": watching
2.
My mum is baking banana cakes.
- Subject: My mum
- Verb "to be": is
- Present participle of "bake": baking
3.
The cat is sleeping under the table.
- Subject: The cat
- Verb "to be": is
- Present participle of "sleep": sleeping
4.
The birds are flying in the sky.
- Subject: The birds
- Verb "to be": are
- Present participle of "fly": flying
5.
We are having lunch.
- Subject: We
- Verb "to be": are
- Present participle of "have": having
6.
The boy is riding his bicycle.
- Subject: The boy
- Verb "to be": is
- Present participle of "ride": riding
7.
My sister is clapping her hands.
- Subject: My sister
- Verb "to be": is
- Present participle of "clap": clapping
8.
My friends are eating some apples.
- Subject: My friends
- Verb "to be": are
- Present participle of "eat": eating
9.
They are playing badminton.
- Subject: They
- Verb "to be": are
- Present participle of "play": playing
---
Final Answer:
1.
I am watching TV now.
2.
My mum is baking banana cakes.
3.
The cat is sleeping under the table.
4.
The birds are flying in the sky.
5.
We are having lunch.
6.
The boy is riding his bicycle.
7.
My sister is clapping her hands.
8.
My friends are eating some apples.
9.
They are playing badminton.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{I am watching TV now.} \\
2. & \text{My mum is baking banana cakes.} \\
3. & \text{The cat is sleeping under the table.} \\
4. & \text{The birds are flying in the sky.} \\
5. & \text{We are having lunch.} \\
6. & \text{The boy is riding his bicycle.} \\
7. & \text{My sister is clapping her hands.} \\
8. & \text{My friends are eating some apples.} \\
9. & \text{They are playing badminton.}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of present progressive tense worksheet.