Present Continuous Tense Worksheet
A Grade 10 ELA worksheet focusing on the formation, usage, and identification of the present continuous tense in sentences.
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Present Continuous Tense Practice
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Read each instruction carefully and complete the exercises below. This worksheet will test your understanding of the present continuous tense.
Complete the following sentences using the present continuous form of the verb in parentheses.
1. My sister (study) for her final exams right now.
2. The children (play) in the park this afternoon.
3. I (read) an interesting novel about ancient history.
4. They (not, watch) television at the moment.
5. What you (do) this weekend?
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the present continuous tense.
1. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
He is going to the store every day.
She is currently working on a big project.
They are often playing soccer.
We are usually eating dinner at 7 PM.
2. Identify the incorrect use of the present continuous tense.
The baby is sleeping peacefully.
I am understanding the lesson now.
They are planning a trip to Europe.
We are always learning new things.
Rewrite the following sentences in the present continuous tense.
1. She writes a letter.
2. They watch a movie.
3. He does not listen to music.
Indicate whether the following statements about the present continuous tense are true or false.
1. The present continuous tense is used to describe actions happening now.
True
False
2. The formula for the present continuous tense is 'subject + verb (base form) + -ing'.
True
False
Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) describing what you and your friends are doing this week. Be sure to use the present continuous tense at least five times.