Put the words in order to make true sentences about the picture.
For more information about the present continuous see the Grammar Reference.
2. Present participles.
Look at the three groups of present participles. Match each group to the correct rule below.
Group A | Group B | Group C |
making coming taking closing riding writing |
sitting stopping planning swimming running winning |
listening speaking going working waiting looking |
5. Questions and answers.
Look back at the third picture in the previous exercise. Then match the questions and answers below.
6. Questions.
Now look at this picture from exercise 4. Write
questions for these answers.
Remember to include a question mark at the end.
Use the verbs in the first column.
Use verb |
Question |
Reply |
stand | Where is the man standing? | Next to the table. |
7. Present continuous vs. present simple.
Choose the correct alternative for the sentences below.
For more information about the present simple and the present continuous see the Grammar Reference.
Now, use the prompts in bold to complete the questions. The first one has been done for you as an example. Remember to use the correct form – present simple or present continuous – and to include a question mark at the end.
12. Expressing opinions.
We saw the Sphinx, but it was smaller than we expected.
pronoun + verb be + comparative adjective
... it was smaller than we expected
This structure can be used to express an opinion.
Read the questions and answers below and decide if the answers express ideas that are positive or negative.