Progressive (있 + 기) Exercises For Korean Grammar

The Progressive tense in Korean grammar, formed by adding 있(있다) + 기 to the verb, is used to express ongoing actions or states, similar to the ‘-ing’ form in English. This form indicates that the subject is currently engaged in the action or state expressed by the verb. Understanding and using the Progressive tense is essential for effective communication in the Korean language. In the following exercises, you will practice identifying and using the 있+기 form in various sentences.

Exercise 1: Complete the sentences using the Progressive (있 + 기) form

1. 나는 *피곤하다*때문에 쉬고 (resting) 있다.
2. 친구들이 *축구하다*(playing soccer) 기를 좋아해요.
3. 저는 *먹다*(eating) 기가 싫습니다.
4. 지금 *공부하다*(studying) 기중이에요.
5. 방은 엄청 깨끗하게 *청소하다*(cleaning) 기중이야.

Exercise 2: Fill in the blank with the correct Progressive (있 + 기) form of the verb given

6. 지금은 *듣다*(listening) _____.
7. 우리 아빠는 *운동하다*(exercising) _____.
8. 영화를 *보다*(watching) 기 평소보다 긴 웃음이 나오기 시작해요!
9. 어제 밤은 *자다*(sleeping) _____.
10. 너가 *일어나다*(waking up) 기를 기다리는 동안, 우산을 가지러 가야겠어.

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