present continuous

Let's look at the tasks and fill in the blanks using the present continuous tense, which is used to describe actions that are happening right now.

1. Dad / do a crossword / read a book

   • A: Is Dad doing a crossword?
   • B: No, he isn’t. He’s reading a book.

2. Mary / play computer games / do homework

   • A: Is Mary playing computer games?
   • B: No, she isn’t. She’s doing homework.

3. the dog / play in the garden / sleep by the fire

   • A: Is the dog playing in the garden?
   • B: No, it isn’t. It’s sleeping by the fire.

The present continuous tense is formed using the verb "to be" (am/is/are) followed by the verb with an -ing ending. It emphasizes actions that are currently in progress.