Present simple and present continuous efl esl activities. The present continuous is used to talk about what is happening at the moment, as well as for future scheduled events and takes the following forms. The english present continuous tense teacher answer sheet write sentences in the present continuous tense using the subject, verb and object provided. There are 4 exercises in which students are asked to look at the picture and write sentences using the present continuous, write questions and negative sentences, and fill in the blank spaces with the present continuous of the verbs in brackets. This is a 2page worksheet, suitable for elementary students, on present continuous tense. After reading the grammar explanation, students try the practice exercises. Present continuous tense worksheet for cbse grade 6. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq. The teacher asks the students to recall some rules shown in the video, namely the form and the use of the verb tense, and registers the information on the board.
This 2page worksheet is suitable for elementary students. Worksheets can be printed out and photocopied for use in the account holders lessons by all members. An esl worksheet to practise using the present continuous and present simple. Present continuous grammar guide and practice interactive. The students shuffle the dominoes and deal out six each, leaving the rest in a pile face down. Present perfect continuous from oxford practice grammar basic unit 17 1. Microsoft word present continuous all forms exercise 1. Questions in the simple present tense auxiliary verbs dodoes. Download and print download a pdf version of this activity for classroom use with teacher notes. This tense form is also used to talk about preplanned future events. English esl elementary a1 worksheets most downloaded. This esl lesson plan contains activities, games and resources for teaching the present simple and continuous to intermediate level students b1. Complete the following sentences using appropriate present continuous tense forms. This unit contains flash cards, worksheets, and activities for combining rooms in a house prepositional phrases with present continuous verbs.
The teacher presents a powerpoint with rules and uses of the present continuous form. Present simple affirmative negative esl activities games. Courses courses home for prospective teachers for teachers for schools for partners. Certain verbs that express emotion, need, or a state of being are not used in the progressive tense. The first page is basically just a study sheet with detailed explanations and example sentences, and the second page has a simple activity in which students are asked to complete 20 different sentences with the. What are they playing 2 basic writing worksheet for common sports above. Capitalize when needed my son talk on the phone right now. This ws consists of different exercises to practice forming and using the present simple and continuous. English grammar, present simple, present continuous. It is common with the time expressions now and at the moment. Activity ideas for the blackboard or whiteboard yesno questions board game. Test your knowledge present continuous tense forms with this grammar exercise. Continuous tense the english present quick worksheets. The sample board below can be used to compare and contrast the.
Spelling anna grammar worksheet present continuous. Future perfect simple and continuous progressive tense. Worksheets may not be uploaded onto other web sites servers. Present continuous progressive tense mixed exercises with answers to learn and practice one of the most basic verb tenses of english language. Continuous tense continuous tense continuous means ongoing without interruption. The students then turn over the top domino from the pile and place it face up on the table. May be freely copied for personal or classroom use. The recommended way to view these materials is through the tefl handbook app, which gives you offline access to everything on the site. Past continuous worksheets share flipboard email print dny59 getty images. Present simple and present continuous british council. Complete the following sentences using present continuous tense. The present continuous tense is used to talk about actions and situations that are happening at the moment. In this free present simple game, students make affirmative statements with have, take and go verbnoun collocations. Present continuous worksheet 1 exercise 1 choose correct forms.
Present continuous all forms exercise 1 perfect english grammar. Present perfect efl esl worksheets, activities and lesson. To practise using the present simple and present continuous tenses. Microsoft word present continuous form wh and yesno questions. Present simple and continuous exercises learn the difference. I play tennis every weekend and i watch tennis matches on tv every time there is one. Spelling elementary an elementary grammar worksheet from anna grammar the present continuous tense is. Grammar worksheet present continuous use the ing form of the verbs to describe the picture. This tense form is also used to talk about scheduled future events. Here is a useful present continuous worksheet for elementary students. Present perfect continuous for actions and situations that started in the past and continue until now n show a mobile phone, if you have one with you.
You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. The present continuous tense is used to talk about actions and situations that are going on at the moment of speaking. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Students complete sentences by choosing verbs from a list, and then make corresponding questions. To make the present participle with most verbs, you add ing to the verb. Present continuous tense worksheet for class v and vi. Home tefl resources worksheets present continuous or simple.
The present continuous tense forms are made by putting is am are before the ing form of the verb. Be about to, bound to, likely to, due to, set to + inf. Present simple, present continuous worksheets for esl. The continuous form is not used with stative verbs such as be, seem, taste, etc. This is mainly because such writings mostly explain ongoing happenings and readers feel as if they are a part of that action or event while reading. Present continuous tense worksheet english grammar. It is an effective, affordable private and public teaching solution for parents and schools. On the board, write down all the short answer types that you want to practice with your students see example below because this will take one or two minutes, this is best done either before the class, or while the students are working independently on another activity. It is used to talk about something that is happening now. The present continuous tense is used to talk about actions and events that are going on around the time of talking. See the grammar reference chart at top of this site page. I am not very good so i am learning with a trainer.
Students learn the two main functions of the past progressive also called the past continuous. Sometimes the spelling of the infinitive form changes when we add ing. Wrapup by having students compare answers with classmates, and then choose one or two students to write their answers on the board. Present simple vs present continuous exercises pdf. Grammar practice worksheets present progressive from author.
Simple present and present progressive exercises affirmative, negative, interrogative. The past continuous and continuous forms, in general, are used with action verbs such as talk, drive, play, etc. Some verbs for talking about emotions, thinking, the senses, etc. Continuous tense continuous means ongoing without interruption. Present continuous anna grammar worksheet present continuous elementary an elementary grammar worksheet from anna grammar the present continuous has these uses. Dec 09, 2012 the present continuous tense is used to talk about actions and events that are going on around the time of talking. Present simple pdf worksheets printable worksheets for beginners and elementary. Live worksheets english english as a second language esl present continuous present continuous grammar guide and practice present continuous grammar guide and practice id. Present continuous tense is used to explain ongoing actions in the present and future events in some cases. Right now i am looking for information about famous players on the internet. Present continuous he is sitting down on the stairs. Learning english online simple present or present progressive test. Jobs jobs home uk international australia primary elementary secondary high school careers advice tes for schools.
Students then read a set of situations and write down what they would say in the present continuous. Yes no questions present continuous all things grammar. Kopie des prasens continuous tense lektionen tes teach copy of present continuous tense lesson exercise for beginners present simple or present continuous exercises for kids pdf a present continuous exercise where students have to fill in the correct verb in the correct tense by using the verb provided in the brackets. My grandfather often comes over for dinner at the weekends. Click here for a printerfriendly version of this worksheet form. Present continuous exercises online positive statements, questions and negative forms. The first page is basically just a study sheet with detailed explanations and example sentences, and the second page has a simple activity in which students are asked to complete 20 different sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Questions in the simple present tense auxiliary verbs do. You dont need to be a professional teacher to use our materials. Present simple and continuous create a tourist town task worksheet 1 guess the tourist site warmertry to find things in common between the area where you live and the area where your partner lives, e. Grade 3 grammar lesson 8 verbs the present continuous tense.
Writings become more engaging when written in the present continuous tense. Anna grammar worksheet present continuous elementary. Present continuous elementary worksheet busy teacher. Formal and informal english politeness or colloquial language future continuous tense.