Lesson+#2+-+(Answer+Key)+Present+Continuous
Lesson+#2+-+(Answer+Key)+Present+Continuous
a. Write sentences with the present continuous. Use contractions where you can:
EX. It / rain → It isn't raining.
1. he / wear a dress? Is he wearing a dress?
2. Celine / work at her normal desk this morning Celine isn’t working at her
normal desk this morning.
3. It's 25 degrees! Why / wear a jacket? Why are you wearing a jacket?
4. Kevin / wear a costume today! Kevin is wearing a costume today!
5. What book / you read these days? What book are you reading these days?
6. plan a holiday a to Japan We are planning a holiday to Japan.
7. your brother / stay in New York this week? Is your brother staying in New
York this week?
8. Excuse me! You / use my computer! Excuse me! You are using my computer!
9. we / rent an apartment these days We are renting an apartment now.
10. they / very happy at the moment They aren’t very happy at the moment.
b. Complete the sentences with the present simple or present continuous.
Ex: The girl in the painting is playing the piano. (play)
1. Martin lives in Singapore, but he is working in Kuala Lumpur at the moment.
(live, work)
2. Why are you wearing a t-shirt?
It ‘s snowing! (wear, snow)
3. You can turn off the TV. I’m not watching to it. (not watch)
4. He's an accountant. He works from 9.00 to 5.00. (work)
5. I usually drink coffee, but I want a Coke today. (drink, want)
6. I need to find an ATM, I don’t have any cash. (need)
7. Look out! The baby is touching the electric outlet! (touch)
8. A: Do you usually eat out on weekends? (eat out)
B: No, we normally cook at home. (cook)
9. A: What are you doing? (do)
B: I’m waiting for Ava. She's late, as she usually is. (wait)
10. My cat’s not dangerous. She doesn’t scratch. (not scratch)