1. Complete the sentences with the Present Continuous form of the verbs in brackets.

1. I am swimming (swim) in a competition on Saturday.

2. My friend (fly) to France tomorrow.

3. We (go) to London by train to see the concert next week.

4. Bob (come) round this evening to play video games.

5. Stuart (play) tennis every day next week.

6. I (cook) dinner tonight for my parents.

7. Katy's mum and dad (plan) a surprise party for her birthday next month. 

=> Answer:

2. is flying                  3. are going                       4. is coming         

5. is playing               6. am cooking                    7. are planning

2. Make the sentences in Exercise 1 negative. 

1. I'm not swimming in a competition on Saturday.

=> Answer:

2. My friend isn't flying to France tomorrow.

3. We aren't going to London by train to see the concert next week.

4. Bob isn't coming round this evening to play video games.

5. Stuart isn't playing tennis every day next week.

6. I am not cooking dinner tonight for my parents.

7. Katy's mum and dad aren't planning a surprise party for her birthday next month. 

3. Look at Kim's diary and write sentences about her arrangements. Use the Present Continuous. 

1. She's meeting John at the cafe on Monday afternoon

=> Answer:

2. She is playing tennis with Leo on Tuesday

3. She isn't going to art club at 7.30

4. She is having dinner at Gary's on Wednesday

5. She is going to Salford Museum with class on Thursday morning

6. She is arriving back at school on Thursday afternoon

7. She isn't going to the cinema with her Mum and Dad on Thursday evening

4. Make questions in the Present Continuous. Then write short answers. 

1. we / have / a test / on Monday / ?

A: Are we having a test on Monday?

B: Yes, ______________

2. Hannah / go / on holiday / soon / ?

A:  _____________

B: Yes, _______________

3. you / play / football / on Saturday / ?

A: ______________

B: No, ________________

4. Mike and Sue / leave / next week / ?

A: ______________

B: No, ______________

5. you /have /dinner with Jo / tonight /?

 A: ______________

B: Yes, _____________________

=> Answer:

2. Is Hannah going on holiday soon? Yes, she is

3. Are you playing football on Saturday? No, I'm not

4. Are Mike and Sue leaving next week? No, they aren't

5. Are you having dinner with Jo tonight? Yes, I am

5. Complete the email with the Present Continuous form of the verbs below. 

fly           go (x2)           have           not go           not stay           play           stay           take 

Hi Eva. 

Have you got any plans for the weekend? 'Are you going (you) to town with Nick tomorrow? There's a concert in the park in the afternoon and I think the Pink Elephants (2)_____ Would you like to go? I (3)_____  to the cinema with Jason in the evening because I have to pack. We (4)_____ to New York from Gatwick Airport on Sunday! Jason (5)_____ a barbecue for his birthday on Sunday afternoon. (6)_____ (you)? Do you know New York? Its my first visit. We (7)_____ at a hotel - its too expensive. We (8)_____ with my dad's brother. He (9)_____ US to a Broadway show next week. I can't wait! 

Have a good weekend and speak soon! Lily 

=> Answer:

2. is going to             3. am going              4. are flying              5. is having

6. Are you going?              7. are staying              8. aren't staying              9. is taking