Present continuous worksheets the transition from teaching one verb tense to teaching another isnt always a clearcut process. We use the present continuous for permanent states or situations. The progressive tense can be divided into three types. These two expressions are often used with the present continuous. My grandfather often comes over for dinner at the weekends.
Present progressive listening interactive worksheet. Grammar worksheet all things grammar grammar focus present continuous spelling practice onesyllable words level intermediate answer key 1. Present perfect progressive present perfect continuous read the situations below and write a sentence using the present perfect progressive tense to say how long the situation has been happening. Here is a list of the present continuous exercises or present progressive exercises on the site to help you practise forming and using the verb tense. Compare these common tenses and see how time markers indicate which tense needs to be used. The simple present and present progressive have different forms and functions in english. Click here for stepbystep rules, stories and exercises to. The progressive verb tense is used when there is a continuation of the action. Grammar worksheet present continuous use the ing form of the verbs to describe.
A collection of english esl present continuous progressive tense worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to te. Welcome to esl printables, the website where english language teachers exchange resources. Learning english online learning english online present progressive test 1 page 3 e put in the verbs in brackets into the gaps. English practice downloadable pdf grammar and vocabulary worksheets. English verb tenses practice simple present vs present progressive present continuous tense worksheet with vocabulary at grammarbank grammarbank pdf ebooks click here. Present continuous interactive and downloadable worksheet.
We often use the present continuous for things happening right now. What are they playing 2 basic writing worksheet for common sports above. Present continuous worksheets pdf exercises english grammar. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. Questions in the simple present tense auxiliary verbs do. Kids english activities online exercises printable ebooks. I played football at school but now i prefer swimming 5. Present perfect progressive present perfect continuous.
See the grammar reference chart at top of this site page. Present progressive present continuous tense worksheets. These types include past progressive tense, present progressive tense, and future progressive tense. Present continuous worksheets pdf beginner elementary. Present progressive practice for spanish 1 or spanish 2 sherie gentilli quinn this file is a four page, noneditable pdf which contains the following practice worksheets for the present progressive. Present progressive exercises really learn english. Fill in the blanks with the present simple or present continuous. This is a great way to check not only their comprehension of the tense but also of vocabulary words and sentences.
Practice making questions and giving short answers in the present progressive tense. Click on the images to view, download, or print them. This unit contains flash cards, worksheets, and activities for combining rooms in a house prepositional phrases with present continuous verbs. While its easy for most students to distinguish, say, the future simple tense from the past simple, its not always as easy for them to. Continuous tense continuous tense continuous means ongoing without interruption. Many students have difficulty including the correct pronoun, auxiliary, andor the word ending ing. Now at the moment now and at the moment refer to the moment of speaking. A collection of english esl worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about present, continuous, present. Grammar practice worksheets present progressive from esl. Present continuous exercises perfect english grammar. This tense indicates an action that is ongoing in the. Hansel and gretel present simple and progressive level. Worksheets grammar grade 4 verbs present progressive tense. Hadiyah is studying english and she has a test on the.
Speaking practice activity worksheet regular gerunds worksheet irregular gerunds worksheet. Simple present vs present continuous present continuous simple present now at the momentat present this morningevening e. This present progressive worksheet is perfect for young students. Teachers can always use some new ideas so welcome to the present continuous also known as present progressive page which has not only worksheets, but also several articles and warmers that you can u. This lesson will show if your students truly understand the difference between the simple present and the present progressive. To view and print this lesson, youll need to purchase a. The present continuous exercises learnenglish teens. Certain verbs that express emotion, need, or a state of being are not used in the progressive tense. Write complete sentences using present continuous use the prompts. Then follow the directions in sentences 2, 4, and 6. We use the present continuous for temporary situations. T023 past tense simple and progressive present perfect tense. Simple present and present progressive esl worksheet by. Printable worksheets download, materials for teaching and learning english.
Wrapup by having students compare answers with classmates, and then choose one or two students to write their answers on the board. May be freely copied for personal or classroom use. There are different types of verb tenses in the english language. Here is a collection of our printable worksheets for topic form and use of progressive verb tenses of chapter conventions of standard english in section grammar a brief description of the worksheets is on each of the worksheet widgets. Time expressions with present continuous for present action.