Present continuous – A1 English Grammar Test

1  Underline the correct options.

1   I ’m / ’s running a race.

2   We ’s / ’re making biscuits.

3   They ’re / ’m having a drama class.

4   She ’re / ’s drawing a picture.

5   You aren ’s / ’t standing on one leg.

6   I ’s / ’m not making spaghetti.

2  Choose the correct place for the word in brackets. Underline A or B.

1   We A writing B a letter. (aren’t)

2   A He isn’t B hockey. (playing)

3   You A doing B athletics. (’re)

4   They aren’t A a football B. (kicking)

5   He’s A opening B. (the window)

6   She A painting a picture B. (’s)

3  Match the questions to the responses.

4  Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

1   Are you cleaning the bath? Yes, I ……am…… .

2   ……………. he running? Yes, he is.

3   Are ……………. eating lunch? Yes, they are.

4   Is Patricia feeding the cat? No, she ……………. .

5   Are your parents walking the dog? Yes, ……………. .

6   Are we having breakfast? No, ……………. .

5   Complete the sentences. Use the words in brackets to help you.

1   I….’m not cooking…….. chicken. (not cook)

2   A:   Is she ……………. lunch? (eat)

      B:   Yes, she ……………. .

3   We ……………. tennis. (not play)

4   A:   Are they ……………. a picture? (paint)

      B:   No, they ……………. .

5   He ……………. a book at home. (read)

6   You ……………. in your room. (not stand)

6  Complete Bruno’s email with the words in the box.

Hi Azra,

Today it’s Saturday and we 1……’re…… doing lots of things! My sisters are 2……………. football at the sports centre behind our house. My dad 3……………. cooking vegetables for dinner and my mum’s getting dressed. She likes riding her bike. She rides it every day before dinner! 4……………. my brothers doing their maths homework? No, they 5…………….! They’re painting. Is my cat drinking milk? Yes, it 6…………….! Can you paint? What are you doing today? Are you 7……………. your dog in the park? Is 8……………. brother cooking lunch for you and your family?

Bruno