Present continuous, past continuous and future continuous tense worksheet. Past simple vs past continuous elementary worksheet. Simple present vs present continuous present continuous simple present now at the momentat present this morningevening e. Here\\\\\\\\s a little story i wrote which uses the past and past continuous tenses. Worksheet on simple present, present continuous, simple. A collection of english esl worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about present, continuous, present. Test your knowledge of the past continuous tense with this helpful practice quiz and worksheet. To talk about a shorter action that happened in the middle of a longer action, we use the simple past. When the teacher came in, they were studying english. Download and print download a pdf version of this activity for classroom use with teacher notes. Past simple or past continuous worksheet 2 answers. Jun 10, 2016 past simple and past continuous worksheets pdf. Present continuous progressive tense mixed exercises with answers to learn and practice one of the most basic verb tenses of english language. My worksheet is for practicing past simple, past continuous and past perfect tenses.
The template was adapted from jecikas at esl printables. The present printable, downloadable handout was created for at elementary a1, intermediate b1, preintermediate a2 and upperintermediate b2 level. Present continuous, past continuous and future continuous. Grammar worksheet present continuous use the ing form of the verbs to describe. We watching tv they swimming was 2 write questions. Jun 11, 2015 make sentences in the past continuous tense using the verb given in the brackets. Heres a free online exercise about making the past continuous positive and negative. Click here to download this exercise in pdf with answers.
Oct 30, 2017 present continuous, past continuous and future continuous tense worksheet by manjusha nambiar october 30, 2017 this grammar worksheet is designed for students of classes 4 and 5. After reading the grammar explanation, students try the practice exercises. Past continuous mixed exercise 2 make the past continuous choose positive, negative or question. Students will notice the different uses considering the time expressions and linking words. Mixed exercisethe present simple, present continuous or the. I began to study at nine last night and i was still studying at eleven. The present perfect continuous is used to talk about actions which started in the. Mixed exercise fill in the gaps with the present simple, present continuous or the past simple. We make past continuous tense forms by putting was or were before the ing form of the verb. The difference between past continuous and present perfect continuous. If you notice that your colleague is no longer working, but is chilling out, you have to use the past continuous form and ask, what were you doing.
Make sentences in the past continuous tense using the verb given in the brackets. Test z gramatyki present simple, present continuous. Past simple and past continuous inspiration macmillan. This summary chart clearly explains the different tenses and their usages. Taste and smell can be continuous when they mean the action.
Listen to, watch and look atare not state verbs and can be continuous. Past simple or past continuous worksheet 1 answers. Make the past continuous choose positive, negative or question. This worksheet has intensive practice, with four different exercises. Present and past continuous explained continuous tenses in. Right now i am looking for information about famous players on the internet. This is an easy worksheet contrasting the past simple and past continuous tense.
There are 27 questions which are required to be answered in these 3 tenses. The present continuous tense is a frequently used tense in the english language. The continuous form is not used with stative verbs such as be, seem, taste, etc. Complete the following sentences using appropriate simple past or past continuous forms. Test z gramatyki present simple, present continuous, past. Grammar quiz past continuous decide if each question or statement is correct or wrong. The past continuous tense is used to describe an action that began in the past and ended in the past the present perfect continuous is used to describe an action that began in the past but continues up till the point of speaking about itthe present. Past and past continuous reading comprehension and grammar. Practice or revise the use of the past simple and past perfect plus the past continuous progressive join the sentences. English esl past simple vs continuous tense worksheets most. Mixed exercisethe present simple, present continuous or the past simple free download as pdf file. Past continuous tense choose the correct form of the past continuous tense. To begin, the students are presented with twelve pictures of people doing everyday activities.
Students learn the two main functions of the past progressive also called the past continuous. Christine was eating dinner last night when you knocked on the door. See the grammar reference chart at top of this site page. I play tennis every weekend and i watch tennis matches on tv every time there is one. Im listening tomusic and diane is watchinga video upstairs. Present continuous exercises perfect english grammar. Guide to past simple and past continuous verb tenses. To view and print this lesson, youll need to purchase a. Both past continuous and past perfect continuous tenses can be used to talk about actions or situations that were in progress at a certain point of time in the past. Test comprising exercises with present simlpe, present continuous and past simple. Live worksheets english english as a second language esl past continuous past continuous past continuous students have different activities to practice past continuous affirmative, negative, questions. You can choose to erase the chart if it\\\\\\\\s something you have not practiced with your class. You will find the answer key at the end of the worksheet.
Present simple and continuous, past simple test english. Inspiration 2 worksheet 2 past continuous i using my mobile phone you listening to music he eating a sandwich at 8pm. Here is a list of the present continuous exercises or present progressive exercises on the site to help you practise forming and using the verb tense. As i was walking in the streets of holland, i met an old friend of mine. Present continuous and past continuous tenses english.
This tense form is also used to talk about preplanned future events. Past simple or past continuous worksheet 1 grammarbank. Test obejmuje czasy present simple, present continuous, past simple, past continuous, present perfect i future simple. Jun 10, 2016 jun 10, 2016 past simple and past continuous worksheets pdf. Present and past continuous explained continuous tenses. We use the past continuous tense to talk about actions and situations that were in progress around a particular past time. Present simple and present continuous learnenglish kids. Past continuous past perfect past simple 1 past simple 2 past simple 3 past simple. Some stative verbs can be used as action verbs so there are some exceptions.
Wrapup by having students compare answers with classmates, and then choose one or two students to write their answers on the board. To practise using the present simple and present continuous tenses. When jack dropped by to visit me, i was having dinner. Present simple present continuous exercises and here you can test and practice your understanding of the present tenses. Fill in the blanks with the past continuous form of the verb given in the brackets. Includes both single tense exercises and mixed exercises.
May be freely copied for personal or classroom use. Past simple vs past continuous elementary worksheet ii. Singular plural 1st person i was walking we were walking 2nd person you were walking you were walking 3rd person he, she, it was walking they were walking. Recommended for elementary students who are asked to complete the sentences with the past simple or the past continuous of the verbs in brackets. You can use this app to open all of the links at once. Parents and teachers can use our grammar worksheets in class or at home. While the past continuous merely shows continuity, the past perfect continuous tense also puts an emphasis on. Do your students need more practice with the past continuous past progressive. Teachers can always use some new ideas so welcome to the present continuous page which has not only worksheets, but also several articles and warmers that you can use when teaching this topic. Mixed tenses present simplepresent continuous past simple. Live worksheets english english as a second language esl verb tenses present simple continuous past simple continuous present simple continuous past simple continuous read the sentences and choose the correct answer.
Past continuous tense past tells us that it has already happened continuous tells us that it was an ongoing action. The difference between past continuous and present perfect. Did your parents call you last night while you were watching tv. The students write present continuous sentences, describing what the people in the pictures are doing. The present continuous tense is used to talk about actions and situations that are going on at the moment of speaking. Difference between past continuous and past perfect. In the previous exercise, the correct answer was the past continuous form. The difference between past continuous and present. In this lesson, we will go over the definition of the tense as. I am not very good so i am learning with a trainer. It tests their ability to form meaningful sentences in english. Displaying all worksheets related to past continuous interrupted. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. A worksheet contrasting the past simple and the past continuous tense.
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After students read and answer the questions there is a chart to help them practice writing affirmative, negative and interrogatives in 4 tenses. Past simple or present perfect placement test 1 modal. An esl worksheet to practise using the present continuous and present simple. The past continuous and continuous forms, in general, are used with action verbs such as talk, drive, play, etc. The worksheet is divided into five activities, mostly requiring simple past and gerund. Present simple, present continuous, present perfect, past simple, past continuous, future simple to be going to by nbru please allow access to the microphone. Past continuous interrupted worksheets lesson worksheets. Worksheets are past progressive, past simple or past continuous work 1, past continuous, past simple or past continuous work 2, teaching english activities the past continuous student, the simple past the past continuous and time clauses, quiz to pdf, past continuous affirmative negative questions. Worksheet to practice the most common tenses in english present simple present continuous past simple past continuous will future present perfect and past perfect.
We use the present continuous and past continuous verb tenses when talking or writing about actions that continue or continued over a period of time in our parents guide to the continuous or progressive verb tenses we explain what children are taught in the primaryschool classroom. There are 3 different activities in which students are asked to complete different sentences using the past simple or the past continuous form of the verbs in brackets. Worksheet on simple present, present continuous, simple past. Present simple present continuous exercises english. Aug 31, 2017 esl video lesson with an interactive quiz. Live worksheets english english as a second language esl verb tenses present simple present continuous past simple present simple present continuous past simple grammar guide and exercises to practice the use of present simple, present continuous and past simple. Past continuous exercise 1 perfect english grammar. This present continuous worksheet is ideal for teaching students how to ask what people are doing and reply using the present continuous tense.
Difference between past perfect continuous and past continuous tenses. Past simple or past continuous worksheet 2 grammarbank. We were playing volleyball with mary when you called me. English esl present continuous worksheets most downloaded. It is valuable for teaching past continuous progressive tense in english, and is useful for enhancing your pupils reading, speaking and writing skills. A collection of english esl past simple vs continuous tense worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about. Present continuous and past continuous tenses download pdf complete the following sentences using an appropriate present continuous or past continuous tense form. Present continuous tense simple present rules simple present vs continuous simple past tense past continuous tense subject exercises. To talk about two longer actions that were progressing at the same time, we use the past continuous 1. Past simple or present perfect english past simple or present perfect. Finally, click here to download this exercise in pdf with answers. A single life past simple vs past continuous practice. Students complete sentences by choosing verbs from a list, and then make corresponding questions. Worksheet on simple present, present continuous, simple past, past continuous, present perfect and present perfect continuous.
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