Present Continuous Tense Exercises Printable [ Cross-Platform ]

Best for: Grades 1-3, Elementary ESL, False Beginners

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We aren't planning (are not planning) a surprise party for our teacher.

You are looking beautiful today. (Note: look can be stative or dynamic) Analysis: ___________________________ present continuous tense exercises printable

This is the most common mistake advanced students make. You cannot use the present continuous with "Stative Verbs" (verbs of thought, emotion, or possession).

The company _______________ (not hire) new interns this summer. You _______________ (not wear) your safety glasses. Part 3: Present Continuous Questions Instructions: Formulate questions using the words provided.

Listen! Someone _____________________ (play) the piano upstairs. Best for: Grades 1-3, Elementary ESL, False Beginners

Look for these time expressions to identify when to use this tense: Now / Right now At the moment Look! / Listen! This week / This month How to Form the Present Continuous

If a verb ends in a silent e , drop the e before adding -ing (e.g., make →right arrow making, write →right arrow

It forces students to understand word order before they worry about creativity. You are looking beautiful today

Incorrect: She are walking to school. Correct: She is walking to school.

Negative: __________________________________________________ Exercise 3: Question Formation (Scrambled Words)

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