The Present tense in English grammar is an essential building block for every language learner. It is used to describe habits, general truths, unchanging situations, and routines. In essence, it represents actions that are happening now or have a connection to the present moment. The Present tense in English grammar can be categorized into four types: Simple Present, Present Continuous (also known as Present Progressive), Present Perfect, and Present Perfect Continuous. As a language specialist and teacher, I have prepared three grammar exercises to help students practice and improve their understanding of the Present tense in English grammar. These exercises focus on Fill-in-the-blank sentences, which will challenge students to think critically and apply their knowledge of the Present tense rules.
Exercise 1: Present Simple Tense
1. She *likes* (like) to read books during her free time.
2. They *play* (play) soccer every weekend.
3. He *works* (work) at a bank as a teller.
4. I *study* (study) English at the language school.
5. She *watches* (watch) her favorite TV show every evening.
6. Tom *eats* (eat) breakfast at 7 a.m. every day.
7. My parents *live* (live) in a small town near the coast.
8. It *rains* (rain) a lot during the winter season.
9. The students *listen* (listen) to their teacher during the lesson.
10. We *prefer* (prefer) to go to the beach on weekends.
11. She *cooks* (cook) dinner for her family every night.
12. My dog *barks* (bark) when he sees a stranger.
13. He *tries* (try) to exercise at least three times a week.
14. They *clean* (clean) their house every Sunday.
15. I *enjoy* (enjoy) spending time with my friends after work.
Exercise 2: Present Continuous Tense
1. She *is reading* (read) a book at the moment.
2. They *are playing* (play) soccer in the park right now.
3. He *is working* (work) on a new project at the office.
4. I *am studying* (study) for my English exam tonight.
5. She *is watching* (watch) a movie with her friends.
6. Tom *is eating* (eat) breakfast before he goes to work.
7. My parents *are living* (live) in a temporary apartment until their house is ready.
8. It *is raining* (rain) heavily outside.
9. The students *are listening* (listen) to a guest speaker in class.
10. We *are preferring* (prefer) to stay indoors due to the bad weather.
11. She *is cooking* (cook) a special dinner for her family tonight.
12. My dog *is barking* (bark) at the neighbor’s cat.
13. He *is trying* (try) a new workout routine today.
14. They *are cleaning* (clean) their house for the upcoming party.
15. I *am enjoying* (enjoy) a day off from work today.