This document is an English grammar exercise that focuses on the present continuous tense. It contains: 1. A list of verbs in their "-ing" form that students must write in the correct columns of regular or irregular verbs. 2. An explanation of how to form negative sentences in the present continuous tense using "not" after the auxiliary verb. 3. Several examples for students to write the same sentences in the negative form. 4. Pictures with sentences in the affirmative present continuous for students to write the corresponding negative sentences. The pictures depict various actions for students to practice this grammar point.

1. SCHOOL
Name: _____________________________ Class: _____ Form: ___ N.º ______
1- Write the –ing form of the verbs in the correct lists.
+ ing e + ing double consonant + ing
rea
d
work
eating having Ex: putting
_______________ _______________ _______________
_______________ _______________ _______________ lk
_______________ _______________ _______________ ta
danc
_______________ _______________ _______________
e
sto
p
eat write have ile use cook
sm r cry d put
un riv
e swim
PRESENT CONTINUOUS (NEGATIVE) - READ AND LEARN!
FORM
Para formar a NEGATIVA do Present Continuous utilizamos:
sujeito+ verbo auxiliar “to be” (am/is/are) + NOT+ infinitive do verbo principal + -ing
Ana + is + not + listening to music.
= (isn’t)
A diferença em relação à afirmativa é o acréscimo do “not” a seguir o verbo auxiliar.
1. Write sentences in the negative form:
e.g. : Joana is sleeping. Neg.: Joana isn’t sleeping.
a) I am driving a car. Neg.: ______________________________________________
b) They are talking. Neg.: ______________________________________________
c) We are dancing. Neg.: ______________________________________________

2. 2. Look at the pictures.
2.1. Write sentences according to the example.
Paul is drinking. Lisa and Sue are talking.
He isn’t drinking. _______________________
He is eating. _____________________
dance
eat
Meg is riding a bike. Bill and I are running.
_______________________ _______________________
_______________________ _______________________
____ ____
drive/ car swim
Mr. Parker is working. Maria is cleaning the kitchen.
_______________________ _______________________
_______________________ _______________________
____ ____
sleep cook
I am reading. The dog is eating.
_______________________ _______________________
_______________________ _______________________
____ ____
run
write
Raquel is flying. Rui is swimming.
_______________________ _______________________
_______________________ _______________________
____ ____
shop
ride/ bike
Ana is laughing. Jorge is playing football.
_______________________ _______________________
_______________________ _______________________
____ ____
smile play/ the guitar
I am sleeping. They are talking on the phone .
_______________________ _________________________
_______________________ _________________________
____ _________________________
sunbathe take/photos