PRESENT CONTINUOUS

FORM [am/is/are + present participle]

Examples:

You are watching TV.

Are you watching TV?

You are not watching TV.

- Express the idea that something is happening now

---->

You are learning English now.

- Longer Actions in Progress Now

---->

I am studying to become a dentist.

- Near Future

---->

We're meeting some friends after work.

- Repetition and Irritation with "Always":

---->

She is always coming to class late.

Youre constantly talking. Be quiet!

Take a look at the pictures - What are they doing?

1.

5.

9.

2.

6.

10.

3.

7.

4.

8.

Spelling Rules for Base Form of Verb + -ing (Progressive and Gerund)

1.

1.

Add ing to the base form of the verb.

sew

sewing

read

reading

fix

fixing

stand

standing

play

playing

If the verb ends in a silent e, drop the final e

4.

and add ing.

2.

leave

leaving

take

taking

last consonant only if the last syllable is stressed.

admt
stressed)

In one-syllable verbs, if the last three letters are

a consonant-vowel-consonant combination (CVC),
double the last consonant and add ing.

3.

In verbs of two or more syllables that end in a

consonant-vowel-consonant combination, double the

admitting

whisper
whispering
(The last syllable is
not stressed, so dont double the r)

5.

If the verb ends in ie, change the ie to y before

CVC ---->

sit

sitting

adding ing.

CVC ---->

plan

planning

die

dying

lie

lying

Do not double the last consonant in verbs that end

in w, -x, or y.

(The last syllable is

1. What are they doing?

Look at the picture and
write sentences: The
following verbs will help
you: Drink, eat, sunbath,
swim, play, hold, jump, dive,
walk, wear, kick, fly.

ACTIVITY: Close your eyes and think about a person that is important for you (like your mom, dad, husband,
girlfriend, boyfriend, wife, dog, etc.). Think about what he/she is doing right now (for example 'She is preparing
lunch', 'he is working', 'he is running', etc.). Make sure youre using the correct form of Present Continuous.

Present Progressive: Turn these simple present sentences into the present progressive. Use sentences such
as right now, in this moment, currently, for the time being.
0. He speaks English ---------------------

He is speaking English

1. She doesnt go to the church ---------------------

2. They wear jeans at school ---------------------

3. I dont study in the morning ---------------------

4. We eat apples everyday ---------------------

5. I run in the park ---------------------

6. She writes letters to her boyfriend -------------

7. You work in the cafeteria

---------------------

8. She takes a shower everyday ---------------------

9. They watch TV together

---------------------

What are these people doing? Use these verbs to complete the sentences: eat, have, lie, play, sit, wait.

1. an apple.

4. on the floor.

2. He for a bus.

5. breakfast.

3. They soccer.

6. on the table.

QUESTIONS. Make questions out of the sentences and then write the short answer. (Yes, I am. / No, he

isnt. etc.)
1. You are watching TV

2. You are wearing a watch.

3. You are eating something.

4. It is raining outside.

5. You are sitting on the floor.

6. You are feeling well.

MIMIC GAME: There are 23 simple sentences written. Cut them out and give the students who volunteer to mime.
Students have to guess and answer properly what his/her classmate is doing. Enjoy it.

You are singing a song

You are drawing a picture
You are swimming
You are watching TV
You are playing computer game
You are playing piano
You are reading a book
You are climbing on mountain
You are having a shower
You are crying
You are dancing
You are running
You are taking photos with your photo machine
You are doing your homework
You are listening to music
You are brushing/ clearing your teeth
You are playing basketball
You are eating a hamburger
You are driving a car
You are sitting on the desk
You are making a cake
You are sleeping
You are eating an apple