Present Continuous Tense Exercises Printable [updated] -
The present continuous tense describes actions happening , current trends, or planned future events. It is formed using the auxiliary verb (am, is, are) and the main verb ending in Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
- I am studying English grammar. (I am currently studying English grammar.)
- She is working on a project. (She is currently working on a project.)
- They are playing soccer. (They are currently playing soccer.)
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To form this tense, use a helping verb (, is , or are ) followed by the main verb ending in -ing . Helping Verb Verb Example Sentence Type I Affirmative: "I am eating." He, She, It Negative: "She is not reading." You, We, They Interrogative: "Are they playing?" Practice Exercises Section 1: Fill in the Blanks present continuous tense exercises printable
It is 10:00 AM on Saturday, and the Miller family is very busy. The present continuous tense describes actions happening ,
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You can copy and paste the following sections into a document to create your own custom printable worksheet. Part 1: Fill in the Blanks (Affirmative Sentences) I am studying English grammar
Instructions:
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb "to be" (am, is, or are).

