Task Overview:
The worksheet focuses on the
Present Progressive Tense, which is constructed using
am/is/are + verb-ing. The goal is to complete each sentence by using the present progressive form of the verb provided in parentheses.
Rules for Present Progressive Tense:
1.
Formation: Use
am/is/are + verb-ing.
2.
Usage:
- To describe actions happening right now.
- To indicate future plans (especially with time expressions like "next Monday").
- To describe repeated or temporary actions/situations.
Solution:
#### Instructions Recap:
Complete each sentence using the present progressive form of the verb given in the parentheses.
#### Sentences and Solutions:
1.
Zayn ________ under the apple tree. (stand)
- Verb:
stand
- Present Progressive:
is standing
- Sentence:
Zayn is standing under the apple tree.
2.
They ________ the treehouse in March. (build)
- Verb:
build
- Present Progressive:
are building
- Sentence:
They are building the treehouse in March.
3.
Tim ________ silly mistakes in his writing. (make)
- Verb:
make
- Present Progressive:
is making
- Sentence:
Tim is making silly mistakes in his writing.
4.
Dannie ________ at a cafe for the time being. (work)
- Verb:
work
- Present Progressive:
is working
- Sentence:
Dannie is working at a cafe for the time being.
5.
Mom ________ constantly about the fridge. (complain)
- Verb:
complain
- Present Progressive:
is complaining
- Sentence:
Mom is complaining constantly about the fridge.
6.
Prices of mobile phones ________ day by day. (drop)
- Verb:
drop
- Present Progressive:
are dropping
- Sentence:
Prices of mobile phones are dropping day by day.
7.
Gary ________ the spring holidays at his granny's house. (spend)
- Verb:
spend
- Present Progressive:
is spending
- Sentence:
Gary is spending the spring holidays at his granny's house.
8.
Sam ________ at the moment. (not work)
- Verb:
work
- Present Progressive (negative):
is not working
- Sentence:
Sam is not working at the moment.
Final Answers:
1. Zayn
is standing under the apple tree.
2. They
are building the treehouse in March.
3. Tim
is making silly mistakes in his writing.
4. Dannie
is working at a cafe for the time being.
5. Mom
is complaining constantly about the fridge.
6. Prices of mobile phones
are dropping day by day.
7. Gary
is spending the spring holidays at his granny's house.
8. Sam
is not working at the moment.
Explanation:
- For each sentence, the verb was converted into its present participle form (verb-ing) and combined with the appropriate form of the auxiliary verb (
am/is/are).
- Negative forms were handled by adding
not after the auxiliary verb.
- The context of each sentence guided the choice of the present progressive tense to match the intended meaning.
Final Answer Box:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{is standing} \\
2. \text{are building} \\
3. \text{is making} \\
4. \text{is working} \\
5. \text{is complaining} \\
6. \text{are dropping} \\
7. \text{is spending} \\
8. \text{is not working}
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of present progressive verbs worksheet.
