Present Continuous Tense Practice
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on understanding and using the present continuous tense.
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Present Continuous Tense Practice
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to complete the activities on the present continuous tense.
The present continuous tense (also called the present progressive tense) is used to describe actions that are happening right now, at this very moment, or actions that are ongoing. It is formed with a form of the verb 'to be' (am, is, are) and the present participle of the main verb (verb + -ing).
Examples:
I am reading a book. (happening now)
They are playing soccer. (ongoing action)
1. Which sentence uses the present continuous tense correctly?
She walks to school.
He is running in the park.
They played a game.
We will eat dinner.
2. What is the correct present continuous form of the verb 'to sing' for 'He'?
He sing.
He sang.
He is singing.
He sings.
Complete the sentences using the present continuous tense of the verb in parentheses.
1. The birds (fly) high in the sky.
2. My mom (cook) dinner right now.
3. We (learn) about fractions in math class.
4. He (draw) a beautiful picture.
5. I (listen) to my favorite song.
Read each statement. If the verb is in the present continuous tense, circle True. If it is not, circle False.
1. The cat is sleeping on the couch.
True
False
2. They walk to the store every day.
True
False
3. We are watching a movie tonight.
True
False
Rewrite the following sentences in the present continuous tense.
1. John eats an apple.
2. They play basketball.
3. Sarah reads a book.
Look around your classroom or home. Write five sentences describing what people or things are doing right now, using the present continuous tense. Underline the present continuous verb phrase in each sentence.