Present Continuous Tense Worksheet – Complete Answer Key

Section A – EASY LEVEL (30 Marks)

Q1. Fill in the blanks with am, is or are.

1. I am writing a letter.
2. She is cooking food.
3. They are playing football.
4. We are watching television.
5. The baby is sleeping.

Q2. Fill in the correct form of the verbs.

1. He is reading a book.
2. They are playing cricket.
3. I am writing a story.
4. She is dancing on the stage.
5. The boys are running in the park.

Q3. Choose the correct option.

1. is – She is singing a song.
2. am – I am studying English.
3. are – They are making noise.
4. is – The dog is barking.
5. are – You are learning grammar.

Q4. Change into negative sentences.

1. He is not playing cricket.
2. They are not watching TV.
3. I am not eating an apple.
4. She is not reading a newspaper.
5. We are not going to school.

Q5. Change into interrogative sentences.

1. Is she dancing?
2. Are they working hard?
3. Is he sleeping?
4. Are you listening to music?
5. Are the children playing outside?

Q6. Identify the Present Continuous Tense sentences.

1. Yes
2. No
3. Yes
4. No
5. Yes

Section B – MEDIUM LEVEL (35 Marks)

Q7. Write the -ing form.

1. Make → Making
2. Run → Running
3. Lie → Lying
4. Swim → Swimming
5. Dance → Dancing

Q8. Fill in the blanks.

1. My mother is cooking dinner now.
2. The children are studying in the classroom.
3. Why are you crying?
4. Rahul is not playing football.
5. The birds are flying in the sky.

Q9. Correct the errors.

1. She is reading a book.
2. I am going to school.
3. They are playing cricket.
4. He is writing a letter.
5. We are running in the park.

Q10. Make WH-questions.

1. What is she cooking?
2. Where are they going?
3. Why is he crying?
4. Whom is Riya talking to?
5. When are the children playing?

Q11. Change the sentences as directed.

1. He is not reading a book.
2. They are sleeping.
3. She is writing a letter.
4. Am I learning English?
5. The boys are not playing football.

Q12. Choose the correct option.

1. b) is crying
2. b) is knocking
3. a) are preparing
4. b) is getting
5. c) are

Q13. Translate into English.

1. I am eating food.
2. She is going to school.
3. The children are playing in the field.
4. Are you listening to me?
5. They are not watching TV.

Section C – HARD LEVEL (35 Marks)

Q14. Complete the passage.

It is Sunday today. Rohan and his family are enjoying their holiday. His mother is preparing breakfast. His father is reading a newspaper. Rohan and his sister are playing in the garden. Their dog is running after a ball. Everyone is feeling happy. Rohan’s grandparents are sitting in the living room. His grandmother is telling a story, and everyone is listening carefully. They are spending a wonderful day together.

Q15. Find and correct the errors.

1. She is going to the market.
2. Is he playing football?
3. I am writing an essay.
4. They are preparing for the examination.
5. Why are you crying?

Q16. Make questions using the given answers.

1. What is she learning?
2. What are they waiting for?
3. Whom is he talking to?
4. What is your father doing in the garden?
5. What are the children making?

Q17. Rewrite the sentences as directed.

1. She is not singing a song.
2. Are they watching television?
3. Rahul is playing cricket.
4. I am wasting my time.
5. Is the teacher explaining the lesson?

Q18. Identify whether the sentences are correct or incorrect.

1. Incorrect – I know the answer.
2. Correct – She is having lunch right now.
3. Incorrect – They believe in hard work.
4. Correct – He is getting better at English.
5. Incorrect – We understand the lesson.

Q19. Translate into English.

1. It is raining.
2. My mother is cooking food.
3. Whom are you talking to?
4. The children are not making noise.
5. Is your father reading a newspaper?

Section D – GRAMMAR CHALLENGE

Q21. Choose the correct answer.

1. b) are drawing
2. a) are singing
3. b) am waiting
4. a) is wearing
5. a) is
6. b) are staying
7. a) is doing
8. c) I am watching this movie.

Quick Revision – Important Rules

Rule	Example
I + am + V-ing	I am reading.
He/She/It + is + V-ing	She is dancing.
We/You/They + are + V-ing	They are playing.
Negative: am/is/are + not	He is not sleeping.
Question: Is/Are + subject	Is he working?
Remove silent e + ing	Write → Writing
Double consonant + ing	Run → Running
ie → y + ing	Lie → Lying

Worksheet Result

100 Marks

• Easy Level: 30 Marks
• Medium Level: 35 Marks
• Hard Level: 35 Marks: 8 additional questions

Important: In Present Continuous Tense, always remember to use am/is/are + V-ing. Do not use the base verb alone after the helping verb.