Present continuous tense — English grammar for kids

The grammar rule

am / is / are + -ing — “for an action that is happening at this moment”

1. Time words: now, right now, at the moment, Look!
2. I am + -ing; he / she / it / one name is + -ing; you / we / they are + -ing.
3. -ing spelling: drop a silent e (dance → dancing); double one last consonant after one short vowel (swim → swimming, run → running).

Use it for: Describing pictures, telling what people are doing, and phone or video-call talk.

Worked example: They ___ a cartoon right now. → are watching

✏️ Practice

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🖨️ Present Continuous Tense Worksheet

• Worksheet set 1 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 2 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 3 (PDF)