1. AGRICULTURE HIGH SCHOOL
Agriculture, Midsayap, Cotabato
Name: __________________________________________ Date: ______________
Year and Section: _________________________________ Score: _____________
Subject: English 4
Activity No. 1-21
Activity Title: Present Progressive (Continuous) Tense
Objective: To supply the correct form of present progressive tense of the verb in the
sentence.
PRESENT PROGRESSIVE (CONTINUOUS) TENSE
FORMATION:
am/is/are + -ing form
ex.) am thinking, is checking, are conducting
USE: 1. Generally associated with “right now “action. It is also used to express an action in the extended
present (these days, this year, nowadays.
Ex.) The teacher is teaching them.
Indonesia is exporting Batik clothes this year.
2. To express a definite plan for the future.
Ex.) I am going to visit the doctor tomorrow.
3. To ask questions indicating an action happening now.
Ex.) Are you leaving now?
LET’S PRACTICE! Supply the present progressive tense of the verb in the given sentences.
1. She (buy) _________________________ shoes in the shop.
2. Right now, Katharina (prepare) ________________________ for her demonstration.
3. They usually (visit) ____________________________ their grandparents.
4. We (walk) ______________________________ every morning.
5. My parents (budget) __________________________ our daily allowance.
TASK 1: Below is a list of verbs. Complete each statement that follow by filling the blanks with a verb
that fits the idea/ meaning of the sentence using the present progressive form of the verb.
cook discuss laugh start
cut fly play dance
jump recite
1. The principal ___________________________ the new policies with the teachers.
2. The carpenters ____________________________ large pieces of woods into small pieces.
3. The choral group ____________________________ a poem on the stage.
4. The famous diver _____________________________ gracefully into the pool.
5. A student pilot ____________________________ with his instructor.
6. The graceful partners __________________________ to entertain the guests.
7. The chef ____________________________ a special recipe for the important visitor.
8. I __________________________ to collect stamps.
9. Lucille _________________________ the piano everyday.
10. The playing children________________________ merrily.
TASK 2: Supply the present progressive tense of the verb in the given sentences.
1. We (expect) _______________________ for the visitors to come now.
2. While Ms. Tan is away, Miss Yu (act) _____________________ as supervisor.
3. Mr. Uy (teach) ________________________ Mathematics at present.
4. You always (borrow) _________________________ my favourite book.
5. I (listen) ________________________________ to my teacher right now.