Present And Past Continuous Tense Worksheet For Classes 6 And 7
The present continuous tense is used to talk about an action or situation that is going on at the moment of speaking.
- I am writing now.
- She is reading.
- It is raining.
- We are waiting for the bus.
The present continuous tense is commonly used with the time expressions now, at the moment, currently etc.
The past continuous tense is used to say that an action or situation was going on at a particular point of time in the past.
- It was raining when we went out.
- She was cooking dinner when the guests arrived.
- I was doing my homework when the lights went out.
- What were you doing at 7 o’clock yesterday evening?
Present Continuous or Past Continuous Tense Worksheet for Class 6
Complete the following sentences using present or past continuous form of the verb given in the brackets. The sentences can be in the active or passive voice. This tenses worksheet is designed for students of classes 6 and 7 but it is helpful for all students.
1. Susie ———————————- on her computer. (work)
2. The scales broke when I ———————————- myself the other day. (weigh)
3. I ————————————- for the shops to open. (wait)
4. Your suit ——————————————– (clean – use passive form)
5. We phoned the plumber because water ————————————– down the walls. (run)
6. Your request ——————————— (review – use passive form)
7. She phoned while I ————————————- (cook)
8. The boys ——————————— their lessons. (learn)
9. My brother ——————————— tomorrow. (arrive)
10. The house ———————————– by the masons. (build – use passive form)
11. I ———————————- when the lights went out. (read)
12. Excuse the mess. The house ———————————- (paint – use passive form)
13. I felt as if I ————————————— (follow – use passive form)
14. Your car —————————————— (repair – use passive form)
Answers
1. Susie is working on her computer.
2. The scales broke when I was weighing myself the other day.
3. I am waiting for the shops to open.
4. Your coat is being cleaned.
5. We phoned the plumber because water was running down the walls.
6. Your request is being reviewed.
7. She phoned while I was cooking.
8. The boys are learning their lessons.
9. My brother is arriving tomorrow.
10. The house is being built by the masons.
11. I was reading when the lights went out.
12. Excuse the mess. The house is being painted.
13. I felt as if I was being followed.
14. Your car is being repaired.
Present Continuous Tense or Past Continuous Tense Worksheet – Worksheet 2
Fill in the blanks using the present continuous or past continuous tense form of the verb.
1. What ……………………… (you do) in my room?
2. She ………………….. (work) on a new project at the moment.
3. He ……………………… (leave) for Mumbai tonight.
4. I ……………………….. your teacher tomorrow. (see)
5. She …………………….. (work) in Mumbai at that time.
6. The children …………………….. (play) when it started raining.
7. He ……………………….. (drive) fast when the accident occurred.
8. The baby ……………………. (sleep) when mother returned home.
9. The children …………………………. kites on the beach. (fly)
10. I ……………………. (write) my exam at this time yesterday.
11. They ……………………… (get) married next month.
12. He …………………….. (prepare) for his exam.
Answers
1. are you doing, 2. is working, 3. is leaving, 4. am seeing, 5. was working, 6. were playing, 7. was driving, 8. was sleeping, 9. are flying, 10. was writing, 11. are getting, 12. is preparing
Notes
The present continuous tense is also used to talk about pre-planned future events.
- They are getting married in July. (The arrangement already exists.)
- I am visiting them next month.
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