Key to Present Continuous

1.-Write sentences in the present continuous

1. They are not talking; they are arguing
2. James isn’t using his computer; he is phoning his friend
3. She isn’t making her bed; she is tidying her room
4. We aren’t watching TV; we are chatting
5. You aren’t singing; you are shouting
6. My friends aren’t studying; they are relaxing.
7. It isn’t raining; it is snowing
8. He isn’t surfing the internet; he is sending an e-mail.

2.-Complete the questions with the present continuous of the verbs

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1. ‘Who are you sending a text message to?’ ‘My girlfriend.’
2. ‘What language is she writing on the board?’ ‘Arabic.’
3. ‘Why are you interrupting our conversation?’ ‘Because I need to speak to you.’
4. ‘I can’t understand this film. What language are they speaking?’ ‘Russian.’
5. ‘Why are you studying that code?’ ‘Because I want to understand it.’
6. ‘What machine is he using ?’ ‘The fax machine.’

3.-Complete the text with the present continuous form of the verbs

It’s my birthday and I (1)am having a party. All my friends are here, it’s great. We

(2) are wearing special costumes. Jane (3) is singing the song on the CD – she knows all the words! Peter (4)is eating pizza – he loves Italian food. Jenny