Present Continuous Tense Exercises Printable (10000+ VALIDATED)
Put the words in the correct order to make questions.
(Example: you / are / laughing → Are you laughing?)
Instructions: Choose the correct tense (simple present or present continuous) for each sentence. present continuous tense exercises printable
Complete the sentences using the verb in brackets in the Present Continuous tense.
Most printable exercises include a dedicated section for these tricky rules: Put the words in the correct order to make questions
| Base Verb Ending | Rule | Example | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | -e (silent e) | Remove the -e, add -ing | make → making, write → writing | | CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) | Double the last consonant | run → running, swim → swimming | | -ie | Change -ie to -y, add -ing | lie → lying, die → dying | | -y (after vowel) | Just add -ing | play → playing, buy → buying |
Name: ________________________ Date: _____________ Instructions: Choose the correct tense (simple present or
Ensure learners understand this core structure before handing out worksheets:
Name: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Score: ___________ / 30
Quick Rule Reminder:
am/is/are + verb(-ing)
I am eating. / She is running. / They are playing.