The Present Progressive

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The present progressive tense is used to talk about an event that is happening now. Use a form of be + the verb + ing to form the present progressive. Try the following English grammar exercise.

The Present Progressive

Appropriate Response

Complete the conversations. Circle the correct letter.

Matthew: Hi, Grace. What are you doing?
Grace: I'm ...... the radio.
1. listening to
2. listen
3. listening
4. listen to
Yosie: ............ Mom and Dad going?
Wicak: To the store. We need some food.
1. What are
2. Where are
3. Why are
4. How are
Richard: Who's taking a bath?
Jane: ...........
1. Is Mom
2. Mom's
3. It was Mom.
4. Mom is.
Peter: Why ................ laughing?
Mary: Because that joke is funny.
1. you
2. are you
3. you are
4. you're
Sandra: Is it sunny there?
Jack: .............
1. No. It's raining.
2. No, it is.
3. Yes, it is raining.
4. Yes, it raining.