Present Continuous/ Present Perfect Continuous

Verb Tense Worksheet 1

Present Continuous / Present Perfect Continuous

Using the words in parentheses, complete the sentences with the correct verb tenses.

It (rain) ______ all day. I hope it stops soon so we can go outside to play.

Tim: Where is Jane? Lucy: She (practice, piano) ______ for her music exam on Friday. In fact, she (play) ______ the piano every day for the last week.

You look really happy! (You, dance) ______ at the party?

Emily, where have you been? We (wait) ______ for you since 2 PM.

Bob: What is that noise? Alice: The dog next door (bark) ______. It (drive) ______ me crazy - I wish it would stop! It (bark) ______ for more than an hour.

Sam's math skills (improve, really) ______, haven't they? He (solve) ______ math problems and (study) ______ his textbook every day since the school year started. He will soon be a math expert.

Mike: You seem very tired. (You, sleep) ______ enough lately? Anna: Yes, I (sleep) ______ okay. I just look tired because I (feel) ______ a bit sick for the last few days. Mike: I hope you get better soon. Anna: Thanks. I (take, currently) ______ some medicine, so I should feel better soon.

Verb Tense Worksheet 2

Present Continuous / Present Perfect Continuous

Using the words in parentheses, complete the sentences with the correct verb tenses.

Mr. Johnson: So tell me a little bit about yourself, Mr. Brown. I would like to know more about your background.

Mr. Brown: I (work) ______ in the education sector for over ten years. I worked for Greenfield Elementary for six years and Oakwood High School for four and a half. During that time, I heard many good things about Riverdale School and that's why I (apply) ______ for the teaching position.

Mr. Johnson: Tell me a little about your hobbies and interests.

Mr. Brown: In my spare time, I go hiking in the hills, volunteer at the animal shelter, and play soccer. In fact, I (train) ______ for a soccer tournament this weekend.

Mr. Johnson: Really, how long (you, play) ______ soccer?

Mr. Brown: I (play) ______ since I was a child. I love the sport.

Mr. Johnson: Great! We value dedication here at Riverdale. You mentioned you volunteer at the animal shelter. I (work, currently) ______ with them on the dog adoption project. We (try) ______ to find homes for all the dogs.

Mr. Brown: Do you know Lisa Brown? She's my sister. She (work, presently) ______ on the same project.

Mr. Johnson: I know Lisa very well. Any brother of Lisa's would be a welcome addition to Riverdale. Just one more thing, we (look) ______ for someone who can coach the school soccer team.

Mr. Brown: No problem. I (coach) ______ soccer teams since I was in college.

Mr. Johnson: Sounds like you are the perfect candidate.

Verb Tense Worksheet 1 Answers

Present Continuous / Present Perfect Continuous

It (rain) has been raining all day. I hope it stops soon so we can go outside to play.

Tim: Where is Jane? Lucy: She (practice, piano) is practicing the piano for her music exam on Friday. In fact, she (play) has been playing the piano every day for the last week.

You look really happy! (You, dance) Have you been dancing at the party?

Emily, where have you been? We (wait) have been waiting for you since 2 PM.

Bob: What is that noise? Alice: The dog next door (bark) is barking. It (drive) is driving me crazy - I wish it would stop! It (bark) has been barking for more than an hour.

Sam's math skills (improve, really) have really improved, haven't they? He (solve) has been solving math problems and (study) studying his textbook every day since the school year started. He will soon be a math expert.

Mike: You seem very tired. (You, sleep) Have you been sleeping enough lately? Anna: Yes, I (sleep) have been sleeping okay. I just look tired because I (feel) have been feeling a bit sick for the last few days. Mike: I hope you get better soon. Anna: Thanks. I (take, currently) am currently taking some medicine, so I should feel better soon.

Verb Tense Worksheet 2 Answers

Present Continuous / Present Perfect Continuous

Mr. Johnson: So tell me a little bit about yourself, Mr. Brown. I would like to know more about your background.

Mr. Brown: I (work) have been working in the education sector for over ten years. I worked for Greenfield Elementary for six years and Oakwood High School for four and a half. During that time, I heard many good things about Riverdale School and that's why I (apply) am applying for the teaching position.

Mr. Johnson: Tell me a little about your hobbies and interests.

Mr. Brown: In my spare time, I go hiking in the hills, volunteer at the animal shelter, and play soccer. In fact, I (train) am training for a soccer tournament this weekend.

Mr. Johnson: Really, how long (you, play) have you been playing soccer?

Mr. Brown: I (play) have been playing since I was a child. I love the sport.

Mr. Johnson: Great! We value dedication here at Riverdale. You mentioned you volunteer at the animal shelter. I (work, currently) am currently working with them on the dog adoption project. We (try) are trying to find homes for all the dogs.

Mr. Brown: Do you know Lisa Brown? She's my sister. She (work, presently) is presently working on the same project.

Mr. Johnson: I know Lisa very well. Any brother of Lisa's would be a welcome addition to Riverdale. Just one more thing, we (look) are looking for someone who can coach the school soccer team.

Mr. Brown: No problem. I (coach) have been coaching soccer teams since I was in college.

Mr. Johnson: Sounds like you are the perfect candidate.