Lab session: Present continuous

Welcome to the lab session 1

Topic: 
Present continuous

Authors: Marcela Osegueda and Jonathan Garcia

Time : 60 minutes

Level: A2

In this lab session, you will find the uses and structure of the present continuous, also called present progressive. Likewise, you will find a video with examples and 5 exercises that will help you practice with the present continuous. The exercises are divided into three categories: drag and drop, multiple choice, and fill in the blanks.

How is it formed? 

Take a look at the present continuous structure:

 *NOTE: Most of the time, we only add -ing to the base verb, but there are some exceptions.

➤If the verb ends in an "e", leave out the "e".

Ex: 

Make: I am taking the last bus home.

Take: My sister is making tea.

➤If there is a one-syllable verb, ending in a consonant, preceded by a vowel, double the last consonant.

Ex: 

Sit: I am sitting on the bench.

Get: It is getting late.

➤If the base verb ends in "ie", change the "ie" to a "y". 

Ex: 

Lie: He is lying.

Die: The poor dog is dying.

When do we use it? 

Watch the following video and find out which are the uses of the present continuous tense. ⏩Present continuous: uses and examples.⏪ (Time: 5 minutes)

Examples

Now that we know when to use the present continuous and how it is formed, watch the following video and check out what Mr. Bean is doing at the moment. ⏩Mr. Bean's day.⏪ (Time: 5 minutes)

Time to practice!

PART I - Drag and drop

⏩EXERCISE 1⏪

Instructions: Select the word, drag it to the blank space and drop it in the correct space. 

Then, click SUBMIT. If your answer is correct, click NEXT. You have 10 minutes to complete this activity.

NOTE: If you are given an error message, just click on it and the select "allow" so that you can start the game.

PART II - Multiple choice

⏩EXERCISE 2⏪

Instructions: Choose the correct option by clicking on it. After you have finished with the 10 sentences, check your answers by clicking on the "Check answer" button. You have 10 minutes to complete this activity.

⏩EXERCISE 3⏪

Instructions: Select the correct option by clicking on it. After you have finished with the 10 sentences, check your answers by clicking on the "Check answers" button. You have 10 minutes to complete this activity.

Easy, right? Let's level up!

PART III - Fill in the blanks

⏩EXERCISE 4⏪

Instructions: Type the correct form of the verb to be and the verb. After you have finished, check your answers by clicking on the "Check answers" button. You have 5 minutes to complete this activity.

⏩EXERCISE 5⏪

Instructions: Rewrite the sentences using the correct form of the verb to be and the verb. Once you have rewritten the sentence, check your answer by clicking on the button "check". You have 15 minutes to complete this activity.

You can do it!