Worksheets

Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb “to be” in the present tense ( am, is, are). 
Pay attention to the subject of each sentence to choose the correct form.

students access the worksheet and complete the items as the instruction indicates.

📝 Student Instruction: Present Continuous Tense

1. When do we use Present Continuous?
   • To talk about actions happening right now.
   • To talk about temporary actions.
   • Example: I am reading a book now.

2. Form

• Affirmative (+): Subject + am/is/are + verb+ing
  • I am playing football.
  • She is cooking dinner.
  • They are studying English.
• Negative (–): Subject + am/is/are + not + verb+ing
  • I am not playing football.
  • He is not (isn’t) sleeping.
  • We are not (aren’t) watching TV.
• Question (?): Am/Is/Are + subject + verb+ing
  • Am I talking too fast?
  • Is she singing?
  • Are they playing outside?

3. Spelling rules for -ing

• Most verbs → add -ing
  • play → playing
• Verb ending in -e → drop e + ing
  • write → writing
• Short verb (CVC: consonant + vowel + consonant) → double last consonant + ing
  • run → running

4. Time words for Present Continuous

• now
• right now
• at the moment
• today

👉 Practice Example:
Change the verb into Present Continuous.

• She (eat) lunch now. → She is eating lunch now.
• I (not watch) TV. → I am not watching TV.
• (they / play) football? → Are they playing football?

Complete the item as per the instructions.

Work in groups of three. Read the instructions and complete all the activities.

fill the blank uisng am, is, are