Exercises: Present Progressive

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Von Autor/in Sarah Klein-Adolph, Christopher Brütting, Julian Hetz, Antonia Renon

Exercise A

Present Progressive:
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets using the Present Progressive tense. Use negative forms where necessary.

Exercise B

Present Progressive:
Complete the questions in the Present Progressive tense.

Exercise C

Simple Present or Present Progressive?
Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets: Simple Present or Present Progressive (Present Continuous). Pay attention to signal words and context to decide which tense is appropriate. Use negative forms and questions where necessary.

AC/DC is a legendary rock band from Australia. The group ______ (consist) of talented musicians and ______ (have) millions of fans worldwide. Although they ______ (usually, tour) every year, they ______ (currently, not play) any concerts. Right now, Angus Young ______ (sit) in his studio. He often ______ (write) songs alone, but today he ______ (work) with the drummer. They ______ (try) out new sounds at the moment, and everyone ______ (listen) carefully. Their producer ______ (not, interrupt) them now because he ______ (know) how focused they are. However, he always ______ (call) them in the evening to discuss progress. Meanwhile, fans ______ (send) hundreds of messages every day and ______ (ask) about the new album. Some people ______ (even, camp) outside the studio right now, hoping to get a glimpse of the band. At concerts, Angus ______ (always, wear) his famous school uniform. While he ______ (run) across the stage, the crowd ______ (go) wild!

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Autor/in
Sarah Klein-Adolph
Christopher Brütting
Julian Hetz
Antonia Renon