How to Form the Present Continuous Tense | With Examples

The Present Continuous:
- describes what a situation or condition is at a given moment
- describes ongoing actions that last for a short time
- describes actions happening at the moment
We form the Present Continuous with am/are/is + verb + ing.
Examples:
1. Paul is driving his new car.
2. Mariam and Steve are playing tennis.
3. I am learning English.
4. You are making a cake.
5. She is reading my brother's book.
6. I am travelling to London.
7. We are running to school.
For each sentence below, use the verb in bracket to form the Present Continuous. Remember to check your answers below.
Task:
1. George _____ in the river. (swim)
2. Jane and Jim ______ in my office. (work)
3. I ______ a pink shirt. (wear)
4. You ______ to the leisure centre. (go)
5. She ______ her holiday. (enjoy)
6. I ______ the afternoon food. (cook)
7. We ______ to our teacher. (talk)
Answers:
1. George is swimming in the river. (swim)
2. Jane and Jim are working in my office. (work)
3. I am wearing a pink shirt. (wear)
4. You are going to the leisure centre. (go)
5. She is enjoying her holiday. (enjoy)
6. I am cooking the afternoon food. (cook)
7. We are talking to our teacher. (talk)
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