Present Continuous - Grammar Practice
An A2 lesson on present continuous, with contextual examples, grammar guidance, controlled practice and space for written answers. Includes an answer key and teacher notes.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Contextual examples and grammar guidance
- Choose, complete and rewrite activities
- Space for written answers
- Answer key and teacher notes on page 3
Use the present continuous for actions happening now and temporary situations. This A2 lesson includes a party-preparation dialogue, form choices, a busy-afternoon gap-fill, sentence changes, personal writing and a mime activity; page 3 is the key.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Print pages 1–2 and retain the key. Review am / is / are and spelling changes such as make → making and sit → sitting.
- Read the party dialogue and complete Part A, noticing both the auxiliary and the -ing form.
- Complete Part B with the whole verb phrase, then make Part C negatives and questions.
- Write the three Part D sentences and follow the mime-and-question activity in Part E, including a temporary change this week.
Support and extension
For support, provide be + -ing frames and a small action bank. Check question word order and avoid omitting be. Accept full forms and contractions where appropriate; affirmative short answers remain full. This lesson focuses on now and temporary situations, not future arrangements.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
