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)