Exercise 1 Put the verbs in the Present Continuous.

1) They (to eat) sushi now.

2) It (to rain) today.

3) I (to wait) for my parents.

4) John (to play) with his friends outside. They (to play) football.

5) He says that his sister (to read) a very interesting book about French film directors.

6) I (to do) my homework, so please call me back later.

7) My father (to talk) to his business partner now. They (to discuss) some very important issues. They (to do) a very interesting project.

8) The producer (to try) to raise more money for the film.

9) Monica (to make) a film about wild animals.

10) Today Julie (wears) a very nice dress.

11) The children (not talking). They (to listen) to the teacher.

12) Jack and Mary (to drink) soda now.

13) The whole family (to watch) TV in the living room.

14) Her mother (to cook) dinner.

15) I don't know what my brother (to do) now. Perhaps he (to sleep).

Exercise 2Make the following sentences negative.

1) I am talking to you.

2) Simon is talking to a famous film director.

3) My brother and I are planning to launch a new project.

4) Robert and Patrick are discussing his new script now.

5) He is wearing a nice pullover.

6) We are developing a new shooting script now.

7) Daniel is writing a novel.

8) My sister is reading a film review.

9) I am enjoying the picnic.

10) They are watching a documentary film.

11) She is waiting for the letter.

12) Bart is taking driving lessons now. His father is going to buy him a new car.

13) He is helping me with my homework.

14) My wife is cleaning now and I am reading a newspaper.

15) It is snowing.

Exercise 3True, false or not stated?

This is a picture of my family taken on a Sunday afternoon. My father is sitting in his favorite armchair. He is reading a newspaper. Our cat is sleeping on his lap. My mother is sitting on the sofa. She is talking over the phone. I think she is talking to her sister. My brother and sister are watching TV. They are watching a football game. Out grandfather and grandmother are playing cards. I know that my grandfather plays cards very well but today he is losing. The whole family is having a great time.

 

1. My father is sitting on a sofa.

2. My father is reading a magazine.

3. My father likes the newspaper that he is reading.

4. Our cat is sleeping on his lap.

5. My mother is cooking lunch.

6. My mother is making lasagna.

7. My mother is talking over Skype to her brother.

8. My mother is talking to my aunt.

9. My aunt is coming to see us next Friday.

10. My brother and sister are watching a sport on TV.

11. My grandparents are playing tic-tac-toe.

12. My grandparents are playing poker.

13. My grandfather is winning the game.

14. The whole family in the picture is having fun.

15. The whole family is going to Spain next summer.

Exercise 4Turn the following sentences into Yes / No questions.

1. My sister is working on her project.

2. He is writing a script.

3. John is helping his mother.

4. They are looking for the key.

5. Your girlfriend is crying.

6. You are chewing a gum.

7. The children are drinking Cola.

8. Robert is still sleeping.

9. Terrance and Fillip are still talking about their show.

10. Ted is listening to the conversation.

11. My uncle is having breakfast.

12. It is snowing heavily.

13. Her cousin is reading a book about vampires.

14. My mother is making sandwiches.

15. Sam is practicing for his concert.

Exercise 5 Match these questions and answers.

 

1. Is he eating pizza? 2. Are you kidding? 3. Are you writing a letter? 4. Is your cousin reading a film review? 5. Are you doing your homework. 6. Are you spending time with your children? 7. Are you having a great time? 8. Are the children listening to the teacher? 9. Are you working late? 10. Am I doing the right exercise? 11. Are you going to the concert? 12. Is she working hard? 13. Is your father reading a newspaper? 14. Are you wearing your brother's jacket? 15. Is your bother playing football?

Yes, I am. I have a lot of work to do. No, I'm not. Yes, they are. Yes, I am. I really like this band. Yes, she is. No, I'm not. I'm writing an essay. Yes, I am. We're playing scrabble. Yes, you are. No, he isn't. He's eating pasta. No, he's not. He's reading a magazine. Yes, I am. I'm doing Maths. Yes, we are. It's a really nice party. No, he isn't. No, I'm not. Yes, she is. It's very interesting.

 

Exercise 6 Put the words in the right order.

 

1. you / are / doing / what /?

2. is / he / where / going /?

3. who / a book / reading / is /?

4. why / are / screaming / they /?

5. a car / who / driving / is /?

6. who / John / playing / is / with?

7. why / is / my nephew / laughing /?

8. what / my mother / is / cooking /?

9. what / about / talking / is / he /?

10. who / talking / is / to / he /?

11. why / your / is / brother / dinner / cooking /?

12. language / what / they / speaking / are /?

13. wearing / is / what / she /?

14. how / you / doing / are /?

15. why / going / my father / to / the store / is?