The Present Progressive Tense, also known as the Present Continuous Tense, is an important aspect of English grammar. This tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening at the moment of speaking, or to talk about temporary situations, planned future events, or to describe an action that is in progress but not necessarily happening at the moment of speaking. The Present Progressive Tense is formed by using the verb “to be” in the present tense (am, is, are) followed by the present participle of the main verb, which is formed by adding “-ing” to the base form of the verb. In this exercise, you will practice using the Present Progressive Tense in various contexts to help you better understand and master its usage. Good luck!
Exercise 1: Present Progressive Verbs
I *am studying* (study) for an exam right now.
She *is eating* (eat) an apple for breakfast.
They *are playing* (play) soccer in the park.
He *is working* (work) on his computer at the moment.
We *are watching* (watch) a movie this evening.
The dog *is barking* (bark) at the mailman.
It *is raining* (rain) outside right now.
You *are learning* (learn) English in this class.
She *is listening* (listen) to her favorite song.
They *are traveling* (travel) to Europe next week.
He *is cooking* (cook) dinner for his family.
We *are celebrating* (celebrate) my birthday this weekend.
The kids *are swimming* (swim) in the pool.
She *is writing* (write) a letter to her friend.
They *are discussing* (discuss) the project in the meeting room.
Exercise 2: Present Progressive Verbs
He *is reading* (read) a book in the library.
She *is practicing* (practice) her dance moves.
They *are watching* (watch) a basketball game on TV.
I *am trying* (try) to learn how to play the guitar.
We *are waiting* (wait) for the bus to arrive.
She *is painting* (paint) a beautiful landscape.
They *are shopping* (shop) at the mall for new clothes.
He *is fixing* (fix) his bicycle in the garage.
You *are studying* (study) Spanish in school.
She *is making* (make) a delicious cake for the party.
They *are running* (run) a marathon this weekend.
He *is driving* (drive) to work right now.
We *are planning* (plan) our summer vacation.
The baby *is crying* (cry) because he is hungry.
They *are laughing* (laugh) at a funny joke.