Reading Comprehension – Present Continuous
Sofia’s Busy Afternoon
Sofia is having a very busy afternoon today. Right now, she is cleaning her house because some friends are
visiting later. Her cats are walking around and playing while she works. At the moment, her husband is cooking
something delicious in the kitchen. Sofia is also checking her phone because she is waiting for an important
message.
Later, she is meeting her students online, so she is preparing some activities and slides on her laptop. While
she prepares the lesson, she is listening to relaxing music. Outside, the weather is getting colder, and her
neighbors are decorating their houses for a special celebration.
Although she is busy, Sofia is feeling happy because she is doing things she enjoys.
A. True or False
1. Sofia is cleaning her house right now.
2. Her cats are sleeping in another room.
3. Her husband is cooking in the kitchen.
4. She is waiting for a message on her phone.
5. The weather is getting warmer.
B. Choose the correct answer 1. What
are Sofia’s cats doing?
a) sleeping
b) playing
c) eating
2. What is Maritza preparing for her students?
a) games
b) activities and slides
c) homework
3. What kind of music is she listening to?
a) loud music
b) rock music
c) relaxing music
C. Answer in complete sentences 1. Why is
Sofia cleaning her house?
2. What is her husband doing?
3. What are her neighbors doing?
4. How is Sofia feeling?
D. Vocabulary Match
1. preparing a) very tasty
2. celebrating b) making something ready
3. delicious c) calming, not stressful
4. relaxing d) doing something special for an event
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
1) Complete with am / is / are + verb-ing
1. She _____________ (dance) right now.
2. We _____________ (do) homework at the moment.
3. I _____________ (cook) dinner today.
4. They _____________ (play) soccer in the park.
5. He _____________ (listen) to music now.
6. You _____________ (learn) English this week.
7. The cats _____________ (sleep) on the sofa.
8. My husband _____________ (drive) to work now.
2) Put the sentences in negative form
1. She is reading a book. → ________________________________________
2. They are playing video games. → _________________________________
3. We are studying for the exam. → _________________________________
4. I am washing the dishes. → ________________________________________
3) Turn into questions (interrogative form)
1. She is cooking dinner. → ________________________________________
2. They are traveling today. → ________________________________________
3. You are writing a message. → ________________________________________
4. He is cleaning the house. → ________________________________________
4) Choose the correct option
1. She (is eating / eats) right now.
2. They (are study / are studying) for the test.
3. We (is watching / are watching) a movie.
4. He (am working / is working) today.
5. I (am listening / listening) to music.
5) Correct the mistakes
1. She are cooking now.
2. They is play soccer.
3. I am study now.
4. He are watching TV.
5. We are clean the room.
6) Complete with a verb of your choice
(working / cooking / studying / playing / cleaning / watching)
1. They are _____________ right now.
2. She is _____________ the kitchen.
3. I am _____________ YouTube videos.
4. We are _____________ for the exam.
5. My cats are _____________ on the bed.
7) Make sentences with the picture (imaginary)
Ejemplo de instrucciones para estudiantes:
Write sentences using the Present Continuous.
1. The girl / read → ________________________________________
2. The boy / ride a bike → ________________________________________
3. The teacher / talk → ________________________________________
4. The dogs / run → ________________________________________
8) Short answers
Answer with Yes, he/she/they/you are or No, he/she/they/you aren’t.
1. Is she writing? → ______________________________________________
2. Are they studying? → _______________________________________
3. Are you cooking now? → _______________________________________
4. Is he sleeping? → _______________________________________
9) Write your own sentences
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