Category: Present

  • Present Perfect Continuous

    100 Present Perfect Continuous Tense Examples

    100 Examples of Present Perfect Continuous Tense

    A. Affirmative Sentences

    1. I have been studying English.
    2. She has been cooking since morning.
    3. He has been reading that book for hours.
    4. They have been playing football.
    5. We have been working on the project.
    6. You have been helping me a lot.
    7. The dog has been barking for an hour.
    8. My sister has been singing.
    9. He has been driving for three hours.
    10. I have been waiting for you.
    11. She has been attending online classes.
    12. We have been walking since 6 AM.
    13. They have been calling her.
    14. He has been running in the park.
    15. I have been learning guitar.
    16. The baby has been crying.
    17. She has been typing for a long time.
    18. We have been living here for five years.
    19. They have been exploring the forest.
    20. He has been practicing yoga.

    B. Negative Sentences

    1. I have not been feeling well.
    2. She has not been eating properly.
    3. He has not been studying seriously.
    4. They have not been working lately.
    5. We have not been sleeping well.
    6. You have not been listening carefully.
    7. The phone has not been ringing.
    8. My brother has not been cleaning his room.
    9. I have not been calling her.
    10. She has not been exercising.
    11. We have not been attending the meetings.
    12. They have not been finishing their homework.
    13. He has not been answering the emails.
    14. You have not been performing well.
    15. He has not been preparing for exams.
    16. I have not been practicing enough.
    17. She has not been doing her tasks.
    18. They have not been reading the instructions.
    19. We have not been learning new things.
    20. He has not been watching the news.

    C. Yes/No Questions

    1. Have you been sleeping?
    2. Has she been cooking all day?
    3. Have they been working together?
    4. Has he been playing cricket?
    5. Have we been talking for an hour?
    6. Have you been waiting long?
    7. Has it been raining?
    8. Have I been disturbing you?
    9. Have they been preparing for the show?
    10. Has she been studying seriously?

    D. Wh- Questions

    1. What have you been doing?
    2. Where has she been going?
    3. Why has he been crying?
    4. How long have they been working?
    5. Who has been knocking at the door?
    6. What have you been reading?
    7. Where have we been staying?
    8. Why have they been arguing?
    9. How have you been handling this?
    10. What has he been planning?

    E. Time Expressions Used

    1. I have been waiting since 9 AM.
    2. She has been studying for three hours.
    3. He has been working since Monday.
    4. We have been watching this series for two days.
    5. They have been traveling for a week.
    6. I have been cooking since morning.
    7. You have been exercising for 30 minutes.
    8. He has been playing guitar since childhood.
    9. We have been talking since lunch.
    10. She has been sleeping for ten hours.

    F. Real-Life Activities

    1. I have been cleaning my room.
    2. She has been managing the shop.
    3. He has been learning to drive.
    4. We have been organizing the event.
    5. They have been designing a website.
    6. You have been feeding the pets.
    7. I have been watering the plants.
    8. He has been learning coding.
    9. We have been discussing the topic.
    10. She has been decorating her house.

    G. Habitual/Repeated Actions

    1. I have been visiting my grandma regularly.
    2. She has been coming to the class late.
    3. He has been forgetting his keys lately.
    4. We have been eating out every weekend.
    5. They have been skipping their homework.
    6. I have been missing my morning walk.
    7. You have been watching too many videos.
    8. She has been arriving late to work.
    9. He has been shouting during meetings.
    10. We have been facing the same problem.

    H. Common Mistakes (Use for correction practice)

    1. I have being working. ❌
    2. He has be running. ❌
    3. She have been cooking. ❌
    4. They has been waiting. ❌
    5. We has been learning. ❌
    6. He have been shouting. ❌
    7. I have been do this. ❌
    8. You has been coming late. ❌
    9. She have being dancing. ❌
    10. They has be sleeping. ❌

    (Note: Correct form = have/has + been + verb-ing)

  • Present Perfect phrases

    100 Present Perfect Tense Examples

    100 Examples of Present Perfect Tense

    A. Affirmative Sentences

    1. I have finished my homework.
    2. She has written five books.
    3. He has gone to the market.
    4. They have played well today.
    5. We have visited that place before.
    6. You have helped me a lot.
    7. The teacher has arrived.
    8. He has taken a shower.
    9. I have seen that movie.
    10. She has traveled to Paris.
    11. We have eaten already.
    12. They have cleaned the house.
    13. The rain has stopped.
    14. He has broken the glass.
    15. She has cooked dinner.
    16. I have painted the wall.
    17. We have completed the project.
    18. He has told the truth.
    19. They have lost the match.
    20. You have brought your books.

    B. Negative Sentences

    1. I have not seen him today.
    2. She has not eaten anything.
    3. He has not cleaned his room.
    4. They have not finished their work.
    5. We have not gone yet.
    6. You have not understood the topic.
    7. The train has not arrived.
    8. He has not returned my book.
    9. I have not called her.
    10. She has not started the car.
    11. They have not slept well.
    12. We have not played that game.
    13. You have not answered my question.
    14. He has not opened the door.
    15. I have not written the email.
    16. She has not come to school.
    17. They have not read the chapter.
    18. He has not repaired the bike.
    19. We have not met the principal.
    20. She has not visited her grandma.

    C. Yes/No Questions

    1. Have you eaten?
    2. Has she finished her work?
    3. Have they left?
    4. Has he called you?
    5. Have we met before?
    6. Have you read this book?
    7. Has the train arrived?
    8. Have I done it right?
    9. Have they played the match?
    10. Has it rained today?

    D. Wh- Questions

    1. What have you done?
    2. Where has he gone?
    3. Why has she cried?
    4. When have they arrived?
    5. Who has taken my pen?
    6. What has she written?
    7. Where have we kept the keys?
    8. Why have you left early?
    9. How have they completed the task?
    10. When has the movie started?

    E. Life Experience Sentences

    1. I have seen the Taj Mahal.
    2. She has never flown in a plane.
    3. He has visited Japan once.
    4. We have gone to a concert before.
    5. They have tried skydiving.
    6. You have never been to Delhi.
    7. I have tasted sushi.
    8. He has played in a band.
    9. She has met a celebrity.
    10. They have traveled abroad.

    F. Actions with “Just”, “Already”, “Yet”

    1. I have just finished lunch.
    2. She has already left.
    3. They have just arrived.
    4. He has already answered the question.
    5. We have not eaten yet.
    6. Has she called you yet?
    7. I have just received the message.
    8. You have already paid the fees.
    9. Have they returned yet?
    10. He has not replied yet.

    G. Actions with “Since” and “For”

    1. I have lived here since 2010.
    2. She has worked in this office for five years.
    3. He has stayed at the hostel since last week.
    4. We have known each other for a long time.
    5. They have waited for you since morning.
    6. I have played the piano for two years.
    7. She has taught here since January.
    8. He has driven this car for three months.
    9. We have been friends since childhood.
    10. They have lived in this city for decades.

    H. Common Mistakes (Use for correction practice)

    1. I have saw that movie. ❌
    2. She has went to school. ❌
    3. They have did their work. ❌
    4. He has ate lunch already. ❌
    5. We have wrote a letter. ❌
    6. He has drink milk. ❌
    7. I have took my bag. ❌
    8. You has come late. ❌
    9. She have spoken to him. ❌
    10. They has done the job. ❌

    (Note: Use correct past participles and match subject with ‘has’ or ‘have’)

  • Present Continuous phrases

    100 Present Continuous Tense Examples

    100 Examples of Present Continuous Tense

    A. Affirmative Sentences

    1. I am reading a book.
    2. She is cooking dinner.
    3. He is writing a letter.
    4. They are playing football.
    5. We are watching a movie.
    6. The baby is sleeping now.
    7. The dog is barking loudly.
    8. I am learning English.
    9. He is driving a car.
    10. She is talking to her friend.
    11. We are studying for exams.
    12. They are listening to music.
    13. I am practicing yoga.
    14. The teacher is explaining the lesson.
    15. My brother is brushing his teeth.
    16. She is painting a picture.
    17. He is jogging in the park.
    18. I am fixing my bicycle.
    19. You are working hard today.
    20. The kids are jumping on the bed.

    B. Negative Sentences

    1. I am not sleeping now.
    2. She is not attending the class.
    3. He is not watching TV.
    4. They are not playing outside.
    5. We are not studying today.
    6. You are not listening to me.
    7. The child is not crying.
    8. I am not doing homework.
    9. She is not talking on the phone.
    10. He is not running fast.
    11. They are not going to the market.
    12. We are not planning a trip.
    13. You are not helping your friend.
    14. He is not cleaning his room.
    15. I am not eating anything.
    16. The workers are not building the house.
    17. She is not swimming now.
    18. He is not fixing the car.
    19. The students are not learning properly.
    20. We are not talking about that.

    C. Yes/No Questions

    1. Am I disturbing you?
    2. Is she coming to the party?
    3. Is he playing with the dog?
    4. Are they watching a movie?
    5. Are we going now?
    6. Is it raining outside?
    7. Are you listening to me?
    8. Is the boy shouting?
    9. Is she drawing something?
    10. Are they studying well?

    D. Wh- Questions

    1. What are you doing?
    2. Where is she going?
    3. Why is he crying?
    4. When are they coming?
    5. Who is knocking at the door?
    6. What is she writing?
    7. How are they doing it?
    8. What are you eating?
    9. Where are we meeting today?
    10. Why is the baby laughing?

    E. Actions Happening Now

    1. I am typing on my keyboard.
    2. He is looking out the window.
    3. She is smiling at me.
    4. They are shouting loudly.
    5. We are waiting for the bus.
    6. The phone is ringing.
    7. The baby is crawling on the floor.
    8. You are scratching your head.
    9. She is tying her shoelaces.
    10. He is opening the door.

    F. Temporary Actions

    1. I am staying with my uncle this week.
    2. She is taking a break from work.
    3. He is working from home today.
    4. We are preparing for the annual day.
    5. They are living in a hotel for now.
    6. You are using my laptop, right?
    7. The players are practicing hard this month.
    8. The kids are visiting their grandparents.
    9. She is attending an online class now.
    10. He is learning how to cook.

    G. With Adverbs (now, still, currently, etc.)

    1. I am currently working on a project.
    2. She is still waiting for the doctor.
    3. They are now preparing lunch.
    4. We are currently watching the match.
    5. You are still reading the same book.
    6. He is now speaking to the manager.
    7. She is still painting the wall.
    8. I am now writing an email.
    9. The children are still playing outside.
    10. My mother is now cleaning the room.

    H. Common Mistakes (Use for correction practice)

    1. I am not understanding this topic. ❌
    2. He is having a car. ❌
    3. She is knowing the answer. ❌
    4. They are needing help. ❌
    5. We are liking the movie. ❌
    6. You are appearing happy. ❌
    7. I am hearing something. ❌
    8. He is seeming upset. ❌
    9. She is believing the story. ❌
    10. It is containing sugar. ❌

    (Note: These verbs are not normally used in Present Continuous)

  • Simple present tenses

    100 Simple Present Tense Examples

    100 Examples of Simple Present Tense

    A. Affirmative Sentences

    1. I walk to school every day.
    2. She drinks coffee every morning.
    3. He plays football on Sundays.
    4. They study English in the evening.
    5. We watch movies on weekends.
    6. The sun rises in the east.
    7. Dogs bark.
    8. My father reads the newspaper daily.
    9. She writes in her diary at night.
    10. He drives to work.
    11. It rains a lot in July.
    12. The train arrives at 6 PM.
    13. We go to the temple every Friday.
    14. You speak very clearly.
    15. The baby cries when he is hungry.
    16. She sings beautifully.
    17. He teaches Maths in school.
    18. Birds fly in the sky.
    19. Water boils at 100 degrees.
    20. I brush my teeth twice a day.

    B. Negative Sentences

    1. I don’t like tea.
    2. She doesn’t go to college.
    3. He doesn’t eat fish.
    4. They don’t play cricket.
    5. We don’t drive at night.
    6. It doesn’t rain here in summer.
    7. The dog doesn’t bite.
    8. My sister doesn’t watch TV.
    9. He doesn’t sleep early.
    10. She doesn’t wear makeup.
    11. I don’t visit the park often.
    12. He doesn’t know the answer.
    13. She doesn’t talk much.
    14. It doesn’t work properly.
    15. You don’t listen carefully.
    16. We don’t eat junk food.
    17. He doesn’t swim well.
    18. They don’t understand Hindi.
    19. I don’t go to the gym.
    20. She doesn’t study on weekends.

    C. Yes/No Questions

    1. Do you like chocolate?
    2. Does she live in Chennai?
    3. Do they work together?
    4. Does he play the guitar?
    5. Do we have school today?
    6. Does it snow in December?
    7. Do you know the answer?
    8. Does he go to the gym?
    9. Do they speak English?
    10. Does your sister dance?

    D. Wh- Questions

    1. What do you do on Sundays?
    2. Where does she live?
    3. When do they come to school?
    4. Why does he look sad?
    5. How do you solve this problem?
    6. Who teaches you Science?
    7. What does your brother eat for lunch?
    8. Where do birds build nests?
    9. Why does it happen often?
    10. When do we start the class?

    E. Habitual Actions

    1. I wake up at 6 a.m.
    2. She goes for a walk every morning.
    3. He takes a shower at night.
    4. We have lunch at 1 p.m.
    5. They sleep early.
    6. My father goes to work by bike.
    7. She reads a book before sleeping.
    8. I clean my room every Sunday.
    9. He watches the news daily.
    10. We celebrate Diwali every year.

    F. Facts/Truths

    1. The Earth revolves around the Sun.
    2. Humans need oxygen to survive.
    3. Fish live in water.
    4. Plants need sunlight.
    5. The moon orbits the Earth.
    6. Fire burns.
    7. Sugar tastes sweet.
    8. Ice melts at 0°C.
    9. The sky appears blue.
    10. Lions live in forests.

    G. Instructions/Universal Statements

    1. You open the book and start reading.
    2. First, you mix the ingredients.
    3. Take two tablets every day.
    4. You press this button to start.
    5. Add some sugar to taste.
    6. Always say the truth.
    7. Never lie.
    8. You walk straight and turn left.
    9. Speak slowly and clearly.
    10. Don’t touch the wire.

    H. With Adverbs of Frequency

    1. I always drink milk before bed.
    2. She usually eats breakfast at 8.
    3. He often visits his grandmother.
    4. We sometimes go shopping.
    5. They rarely fight.
    6. I never smoke.
    7. He always forgets his wallet.
    8. She seldom makes mistakes.
    9. You frequently ask good questions.
    10. My dog always greets me at the door.