Hi! I’m Max! Today I’ll teach you the Present Continuous Tense. We’ll learn the rules, look at many examples of present continuous tense sentences, and play some fun games together!
📑 Table of Contents
- What is the Present Continuous Tense?
- Grammar Rules
- Verb + ing Spelling Rules
- Examples of Present Continuous Tense Sentences
- Daily Life with Max
- Common Mistakes
- Fun Practice Games
- Answer Key
- Final Thoughts
🌟 What is the Present Continuous Tense?
The Present Continuous Tense is used to talk about:
- Things happening right now
- Actions happening around now (not always at the exact moment)
- Temporary situations
👉 Keywords: present continuous tense examples, grammar for kids, everyday English
📝 Grammar Rules
| Type | Rule | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | am/is/are + verb + -ing | I am playing. / She is eating. / They are watching. |
| Negative | am/is/are + not + verb + -ing | I am not sleeping. / He is not running. |
| Question | Am/Is/Are + subject + verb + -ing? | Are you listening? / Is she cooking? |
✏️ Verb + ing Spelling Rules
When making the -ing form, follow these rules:
| Rule | Base Verb | + ing | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just add -ing | play | playing | She is playing soccer. |
| Drop silent -e | write | writing | He is writing a letter. |
| Double the final consonant (short vowel + consonant) | run | running | They are running fast. |
| Keep final -e with -ee, -oe, -ye | see | seeing | I am seeing my teacher. |
| Change -ie → -ying | lie | lying | The dog is lying on the floor. |
🌍 Examples of Present Continuous Tense Sentences
Here are many examples of present continuous tense sentences you can use in daily life:
- I am reading a book now.
- She is playing the piano.
- They are running in the park.
- He is eating an apple.
- We are learning English together.
- The dog is barking loudly.
- It is raining outside.
- I am not sleeping right now.
- Are you listening to me?
- Is he watching TV?
🧸 Daily Life with Max
Some examples with me, Max!
- I am eating carrots. 🥕
- I am helping my friends with homework.
- I am playing soccer after school.
- I am not crying — I’m smiling!
- Are you learning English with me now? (Yes, you are!)
🚫 Common Mistakes
| ❌ Wrong | ✅ Correct | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| She is play football. | She is playing football. | Add -ing to the verb. |
| They are listens music. | They are listening to music. | Use verb+ing, not verb+s. |
| He not running. | He is not running. | Always use is/are/am. |
🎮 Fun Practice Games
Game 1: Fill in the blanks
- I ___ (eat) lunch right now.
- They ___ (play) soccer in the park.
- She ___ (study) English.
- We ___ (not watch) TV.
Game 2: True or False
- “She is play basketball.”
- “I am reading a book.”
- “They are running fast.”
Game 3: Make it Negative
- He is singing. → ___
- We are cooking. → ___
Game 4: Ask the Question
- She is writing a letter. → ___
- They are swimming. → ___
Game 5: Choose the Correct Spelling (Verb + ing)
- run → (a) runing (b) running (c) runnning
- write → (a) writing (b) writeing (c) writting
- lie → (a) lieing (b) lying (c) lieying
✅ Answer Key
Game 1
- am eating
- are playing
- is studying
- are not watching
Game 2
- False (Correct: She is playing basketball.)
- True
- True
Game 3
- He is not singing.
- We are not cooking.
Game 4
- Is she writing a letter?
- Are they swimming?
Game 5
- (b) running
- (a) writing
- (b) lying
🎯 Final Thoughts
The Present Continuous Tense is used for actions happening right now or around now.
👉 Formula: am/is/are + verb + -ing
👉 Remember the spelling rules when adding -ing.
👉 Practice with many examples of present continuous tense sentences to understand better.
Soon you’ll be using the Present Continuous Tense just like Max! 🐰