Make sentences in the present continuous tense using the verbs given in the brackets.

Notes

We make the present continuous tense form by putting is, am or are before the ing form of the verb. Use is when the subject is a singular noun or pronoun. Use are when the subject is a plural noun or pronoun. Use am when the subject is the first person singular pronoun I.

1. I …………………………….. (write) a novel.

2. The boys ………………………. (listen) to their teacher.

3. The birds ……………………. (sit) on a branch.

4. Water ……………………. (boil)

5. Rahul …………………….. (play) with his dog.

6. Sophia ………………………. (learn) a poem.

7. Madhu ……………………… (repair) his car.

8. I …………………… (wait) for my results.

9. Radha ……………………… (draw) floral designs on the floor.

10. Amna ……………………. (look) for her science notebook.

11. Madhuri …………………… (try) to lose weight.

12. Susmita ………………….. (cook) dinner.

Answers

1. I am writing a novel.

2. The boys are listening to their teacher.

3. The birds are sitting on a branch.

4. Water is boiling.

5. Rahul is playing with his dog.

6. Sophia is learning a poem.

7. Madhu is repairing his car.

8. I am waiting for my results.

9. Radha is drawing floral designs on the floor.

10. Amna is looking for her science notebook.

11. Madhuri is trying to lose weight.

12. Susmita is cooking dinner.