Lesson 1 mixed present tenses in todays lesson, were going to focus on the simple present and present continuous also called the present progressive and a few more advanced details involved in the way these tenses are used. Capitalize when needed my son talk on the phone right now. Future going towill present continuous complete with a future will, be going to,present continuous. We also can use be going to to make predictions about the future, which are based on observa tions in the present. A kind of drill to learn present continuous for the future and be going to. Read morereported speech exercise present continuous tense. Simple present tense choose the correct verb from the list below to complete the following sentences. Find the future arrangements and write them in the boxes. View homework help willgoingtopresentcontinuousexercise1key. Future simple vs going to future learn english tenses lesson 6. There are three parts in this exercise, each practising a different form. Future forms will, be going to, present continuous.
The present continuous tense refers to fixed future events and emphasises that plans or arrangements have already been made. Present simple and present continuous multiple choice. Present continuous future arrangements we often use the present continuous to talk about the future, especially about future plans when we have decided a time and a place with other people. Present continuous for arrangements im playing tennis on thursday evening 1 fill the gaps with the verbs in brackets using either the present simple or present continuous. Teachers may download this grammar exercise in pdf format here.
Be going to exercises will future simple will or be going to future continuous future perfect exercises future perfect continuous home. Students english file students site preintermediate third edition grammar file 3 lesson b going to, present continuous 1 grammar. The present continuous, the future 43 exercise 1fill in the blanks with the words you hear to complete the conversation between a 59yearold man a and the manager of a retirement home b. Use going to future or present continuous for future. Simple present vs present continuous present continuous simple present now at the momentat present this morningevening e. Present simple and continuous with a future meaning exercise present simple for timetables the flight leaves at 11 am. Choose the correct for of the verbs in parentheses to fill in the blanks. Present continuous for future arrangements test english.
Complete with a future will, be going to,present continuous. Simple present tense simple present tense in the negative. Direct and indirect speech practice exercise for present continuous tense, solved with answers and explanation. Present perfect progressive present perfect continuous read the situations below and write a sentence using the present perfect progressive tense to say how long the situation has been happening. Students english file students site preintermediate third edition grammar file 3 lesson b going to, present continuous 2 grammar. Twitter share english exercise future going towillpresent continuous created by anonyme with the test builder. Present simple to talk about habits and routines use the present simple. Present continuous vs be going to we can normally use the present continuous or be going to to talk about future plans. An exercise by montse morales for the english learning website. Im going to learn how to say no to things that are not good for me. I said to him that if he was going to file a complaint. Im going to talk to a friend, write in a diary, or exercise instead of doing things that are bad like skipping school, drinking alcohol or smoking. Present continuous and be going to exercise be going to for personal plans im going to study arabic in september present continuous for plans with other people arrangements, appointments im seeing an old friend on wednesday 1 fill the gaps with the verbs in brackets using either the be going to or the present continuous.
Next week is a holiday and i have lots of things to do. Lesson b going to, present continuous 1 english file. She said, we are working day and night to succeed she said that we are working day and night to succeed. Put each verb in brackets into the future simple or the future continuous. Explanation and exercises on future i simple going to explanation and exercises on future i simple will explanation and exercises on simple present. Present perfect progressive present perfect continuous. You are going to learn adjectives related to them and also the comparative and the superlative of adjectives. Going to exercises pdf printable exercises to practise affirmative, negative and question forms. But we prefer using the present continuous when we have made arrangements i. My grandfather often comes over for dinner at the weekends.
Future simple vs going to future learn english tenses lesson 6 youtube. I wish i could visit you, but i manage a very important project. Its going to rain indication in the present present continuous events that have already im seeing david tomorrow. The present continuous tense is mainly used to talk about personal arrangements and fixed plans. He said, i have worked very hard he said that i have worked very hard. Present simple and present continuous multiple choice 1 a. Exercise ask questions by using present continuous ing. Well, first, i to meet karen at the train station at 4.
Present continuous positive and negative exercise 1. The present continuous is made from the present tense of the verb be and the ing form of a verb. The present continuous tense is used to talk about actions and events that are going on around the time of talking. Z podanych odpowiedzi wybierz jedna tak, by uzyskac logiczne i poprawne gramatycznie zdanie. I to meet luke at the corner of the street in ten minutes. Present continuous progressive tense mixed exercises with answers to learn and practice one of the most basic verb tenses of english language. The present continuous tense forms are made by putting is am are before the ing form of the verb test your knowledge present continuous tense. Be going to can also be used to express the same idea. Some verbs for talking about emotions, thinking, the senses, etc. The worksheet also contains some exercises so students can practice what they have learnt and there is also a key to the exercises. Exercise 1 trip to new york city and other arrangements. Present simple present continuous amazon web services. Complete the following sentences using present continuous tense.
Exercise 2 there are three parts in this exercise, each practising a different form. To make the positive sentences, we use same structure, julia is making a sponge cake right now. Present continuous tense worksheet english grammar. Will, going to, simple present and present continuous. Present simple and continuous with a future meaning exercise. Exercise 1 use verbs in brackets to complete sentences. Remember, its really important to know the verb forms inside out, so you can make the tenses without thinking. Present continuous exercise 1 perfect english grammar. Use and formation 8 min when do we use the present continuous. She said that they were working day and night to succeed. Grammar6 present continuous and present simple explanations present continuous to talk about things happening at the moment, use the present continuous. Nov 16, 2011 the present continuous tense is mainly used to talk about personal arrangements and fixed plans.
The difference between will, be going to and the present. Certain inevitable action in the future going to future plan, intention theyre are going to get married prediction with an look at those clouds. Repetition, judgment, irritation he is always talking. Lesson b going to, present continuous 2 english file. Reported speech present perfect continuous tense exercise direct and indirect speech exercise present perfect continuous tense solved with answers pdf. Download printable version pdf please use short forms e. Practise making the english present continuous positive and negative forms here. We can use the present continuous for future arrangements. Present continuous exercises pdf with answers 3 click here to download this exercise in pdf.
I asked him whether he was going to file a complaint. Difference between present continuous and be going to. We often use the present continuous for things happening right now. We often use the present continuous to talk about future events that are already planned or decided.
Exercise 3 complete dialogues with verbs in the box. Present continuous tense expresses the ongoing action or task of the present. On monday, im seeing my friends and were going to the cinema. When we use the present continuous for arrangements, we must always include when at 7, this evening, next month, etc. English exercise be going to or present continuous created by necroboynonoss with the test builder. We can also use be going to for future arrangements. Verbs 2 tenses 02 present continuous 4 the present. Present continuous for future taking leaving is having are are m m not are having isnt returning visiting watching page 1 of 2. Be going to and present continuous macmillan education. Write the verb in the future, going to or present continuous. The aim of this page is to give you some links and ideas to make your own description of a superhero.