Grammar snacks: The present continuous - exercises

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1. Check your grammar: true or false – present continuous

Are these sentences True or False?

1. We use the present continuous for permanent states or situations. Tr False

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2. We use the present continuous for temporary situations. Tr False
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3. We often use the present continuous for things happening right now. Tr False
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4. We can use the present continuous for future arrangements. Tr False
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5. We can use the present continuous with all verbs. Tr False
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Some verbs – for talking about emotions, thinking, the senses, etc. –
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7. Sometimes the spelling of the infinitive form changes when we add-ing. Tr False
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2. Check your grammar: gap fill – present continuous

Write the words to fill the gaps. Put the verb in the present continuous tense.

1. I’m really busy–I studying (study) for the exam.

2. Right now we riding (ride)camels!

3. They said they having (have) a great time.

4. Daisy downloading an album.

5. What you doing at the moment?

6. They waiting for me in the café.

7. Is Oliver working (Oliver work) hard?

8. The weather’s terrible, sowe not going walking much.

3. Check your grammar: error correction – present continuous
Correct the mistakes in these sentences.

1. The TV no is working.

The TV is not working

2. I’m liking this album a lot.

I am liking this album

3. She sending a message to Billie.

She is sending a message to Billie

4. Come on, the film’s start.

Coming on, the films start.

5. She’s knowing Alfie very well.

She is knowing Alfie

6. You going to Chinese classes?

Are You going to Chinese classes?

7. What are you thinking about the film?

Are you thinking about the film?

8. The price of food goes up at the moment.

The price of food is goes up at the moment.