Present Continuous Tense Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: L.3.1.E

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The present continuous tense of a verb is used when the actual action is happening right now or in cases where the action just isn't finished yet. These are formed by using the subject and the present particle form of the verb. This verb form can also be used to that something is actively taking place as well. In some circumstances these verbs can indicate that an action will be repeated in the near future. These worksheets will help students use these unique and forms of verbs. This is a foundational aspect of the English language because it allows the speaker or author to communicate at events that are currently underway or imminently going to take place. This is usually used to describe processes or events that are temporary.

Present Continuous Tense Worksheets:

In the Kitchen - The present continuous tense of a verb tells you that an action is in the process of happening now - the action is ongoing.

Get Moving Now! - Fill in the missing part of speech for of each verb for the subject given. For extra credit, roll these into full on sentences. There is more than enough space for you to work with.

At the Park - Fill in the blanks with the correct present continuous form of the verb inside the parenthesis.

I Am Always Doing Art! - Rewrite each subject and verb pair so that the verb is in the present continuous tense.

Travel through Time with Verb Tenses! - You will be given a sentence and then asked to completely shuffle things around into your own way of moving them around.

Get Creative - Create an original sentence with each verb. Use the present continuous tense.

Completing Sentences - Complete each sentence working off of what has been provided for you. It will require to make adjustments as you channel on.

How Does That Go? - Read each sentence. Is the sentence written in the present tense (P), or in the present continuous (PC) tense? Write the correct answer on the line.

Parts of Sentences - Use the sentence parts to write two sentences; one in the present tense, and one in the present continuous tense. Feel free to add words if necessary for the sentence to make sense.

What's Happening Right Now? - Use the prompts below to write true sentences in the present continuous tense. Add the word "not" where appropriate.

A Picture is Worth 1000 Words - Write a sentence in the present continuous tense, using the picture for inspiration.

Rewrites-Me-Writes - Rewrite each sentence that you are provide to make the event, action, or state to be happening now or anytime soon.

Cartoonist for a Day - Look at the cartoons. Complete each sentence using the present continuous tense.

On the Farm - Complete each sentence. This is a nice way to review this topic because you are completely free to work your own magic with this worksheet.

Talk Like a Pirate - We will work with the subject "I." You will take a bunch of terms related to Pirates and change when they take place. Really good for the high seas.

What is the Present Continuous Tense?

Writers should have adequate knowledge of tenses to be able to produce flawless work. English has twelve basic tenses and present continuous is one of them. Present continuous tense is used to explain on-going actions in the present and future events in some cases. Writings become more engaging when written in the present continuous tense. This is mainly because such writings mostly explain on-going happenings and readers feel as if they are a part of that action or event while reading. In most cases it involves adding (-ing) to the end of the verb component of the sentence. There are different ways to incorporate present continuous tense which are discussed below.


Current Events


You should use present continuous tense to describe actions that are carried out exactly at the time of speaking or writing. For example:

I am drinking tea.
She is reading her favorite book.
My brother is playing football with his friends.
It is raining hard outside.
My mother is baking cookies for me.
It can also be used in negative forms in the same way. For example:
I am not drinking tea at the moment.
She is not reading right now.


Future Events


Present continuous tense is also used to describe future events which have been planned. For example:

We are going for sightseeing at 3 p.m.
We are starting cooking classes next month.
She is calling her friends tomorrow.
These sentences clearly show that the plans have been made and there's no uncertainty attached to them.


Short-lived Events


Present continuous tense is also used for describing events that are temporary in nature. The time frame of the events does not matter, but they have to end any time. Refer to the list of examples below to understand the usage of present continuous tense in this case.

I am in your city today.
She is using her sister's laptop while her own laptop is gone for repairs.
He is staying with his uncle this week.
He is working at a restaurant until he finds a permanent job.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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