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

(5) is talking to her friend, Sam, but Sam (6) isn’t listening to her – he (7) is looking at Tom and Liz. They (8) are dancing together – they’re very good at salsa. Simon

(9) is playing my new computer game, he thinks it’s fantastic. My parents

(10) are relaxing in the garden. I love birthdays

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4.-Complete the telephone conversation with the present continuous.

Dave: Hi Anne. What (1) are you doing?

Anne: I (2) am watching a documentary about dolphins on TV. It’s really interesting.

Dave: I (3) am not watching (not watch) it. I don’t like documentaries. (4) Are you going to Pete’s party on Thursday night?

Anne: No, I’m not because I’ve got an exam on Friday. What about you?

Dave: No, I can’t. I’m in the basketball team and we (5) are playing a match that night.

Anne: Good luck then! Bye.

Dave: Bye