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Practice using the Present Continuous tense with these 50 mixed exercises. Fill in the blanks, choose the correct option, and correct the mistakes to master this essential grammar skill.

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Fill in the Blanks (1-20)

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in the Present Continuous tense (am/is/are + verb-ing).

1. She __________ (read) a book right now.
2. They __________ (play) soccer in the park.
3. I __________ (not/watch) TV at the moment.
4. We __________ (study) for the exam.
5. The baby __________ (cry) loudly.
6. __________ you __________ (listen) to music?
7. He __________ (not/work) today.
8. The birds __________ (sing) in the trees.
9. __________ she __________ (cook) dinner?
10. It __________ (rain) outside.
11. My parents __________ (travel) to Europe.
12. __________ the dog __________ (bark) at the stranger now?
13. I __________ (not/feel) well today.
14. The children __________ (draw) pictures right now.
15. __________ they __________ (wait) for the bus?
16. The teacher __________ (explain) the lesson.
17. We __________ (not/sleep) right now.
18. Where is he? __________ he __________ (write) an email?
19. The flowers __________ (bloom) beautifully.
20. I __________ (not/joke) about this.

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Multiple-Choice Questions (21-35)

Choose the correct form of the verb in the Present Continuous tense.

21. She __________ a movie.
    a) am watching
    b) is watching
    c) are watching
22. They __________ to the radio.
    a) am listening
    b) is listening
    c) are listening
23. I __________ my homework.
    a) am doing
    b) is doing
    c) are doing
24. The cat __________ on the couch.
    a) am sleeping
    b) is sleeping
    c) are sleeping
25. __________ you __________ to the party?
    a) Am / coming
    b) Is / coming
    c) Are / coming
26. The students __________ in the library.
    a) am studying
    b) is studying
    c) are studying
27. He __________ his car.
    a) am washing
    b) is washing
    c) are washing
28. __________ the baby __________?
    a) Am / crying
    b) Is / crying
    c) Are / crying
29. We __________ for the train.
    a) am waiting
    b) is waiting
    c) are waiting
30. The sun __________ brightly.
    a) am shining
    b) is shining
    c) are shining
31. __________ they __________ dinner?
    a) Am / cooking
    b) Is / cooking
    c) Are / cooking
32. I __________ to the music.
    a) am dancing
    b) is dancing
    c) are dancing
33. The birds __________ in the sky.
    a) am flying
    b) is flying
    c) are flying
34. __________ she __________ a letter?
    a) Am / writing
    b) Is / writing
    c) Are / writing
35. The kids __________ in the pool.
    a) am swimming
    b) is swimming
    c) are swimming

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Sentence Correction (36-50)

Correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

36. She are reading a book.
37. They is playing soccer.
38. I am not watch TV.
39. We is studying for the exam.
40. The baby are crying loudly.
41. Is you listening to music?
42. He not working today.
43. The birds is singing in the trees.
44. Are she cooking dinner?
45. It are raining outside.
46. My parents is traveling to Europe.
47. Is the dog barking at the stranger?
48. I am not feel well today.
49. The children is drawing pictures.
50. Are they wait for the bus?

Answer Key

Fill in the Blanks (1-20)

1. is reading | 2. are playing | 3. am not watching | 4. are studying | 5. is crying | 6. Are / listening | 7. is not working | 8. are singing | 9. Is / cooking | 10. is raining | 11. are traveling | 12. Is / barking | 13. am not feeling | 14. are drawing | 15. Are / waiting | 16. is explaining | 17. are not sleeping | 18. Is / writing | 19. are blooming | 20. am not joking

Multiple-Choice Questions (21-35)

21. b) is watching | 22. c) are listening | 23. a) am doing | 24. b) is sleeping | 25. c) Are / coming | 26. c) are studying | 27. b) is washing | 28. b) Is / crying | 29. c) are waiting | 30. b) is shining | 31. c) Are / cooking | 32. a) am dancing | 33. c) are flying | 34. b) Is / writing | 35. c) are swimming

Sentence Correction (36-50)

36. She is reading a book.
37. They are playing soccer.
38. I am not watching TV.
39. We are studying for the exam.
40. The baby is crying loudly.
41. Are you listening to music?
42. He is not working today.
43. The birds are singing in the trees.
44. Is she cooking dinner?
45. It is raining outside.
46. My parents are traveling to Europe.
47. Is the dog barking at the stranger now? (Correct)
48. I am not feeling well today.
49. The children are drawing pictures right now.
50. Are they waiting for the bus?

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