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A2/B1 Level

Change the present simple sentences to the present continuous, using the short form where possible. Scroll down for the printable PDF.

He takes a photograph. → He’s taking a photograph.

What time do we have lunch? → What time are we having lunch?

1. They get ready to go out.
2. Do you have fun?
3. Do I walk too fast?
4. Does she stay at your place?
5. He explains the new system.
6. Do you record this?
7. Where do the children play?
8. Sam and I leave tomorrow.
9. He gives the dog a bath.
10. Does she study upstairs?
11. Somebody calls my name.
12. Does somebody call my name?
13. He designs a new website.
14. They spend too much money.
15. You waste everybody’s time.
16. I expect a phone call.
17. Do they move to California?
18. Does she take the train?
19. When do you leave?
20. What do you wear to the party?
21. Do you drink enough water?
22. Does she get enough sleep?
23. The weather changes.
24. Does he play basketball?
25. Do we play tennis later?
    
    

Answers

1. They’re getting ready to go out.
2. Are you having fun?
3. Am I walking too fast?
4. Is she staying at your place?
5. He’s explaining the new system.
6. Are you recording this?
7. Where are the children playing?
8. Sam and I are leaving tomorrow.
9. He’s giving the dog a bath.
10. Is she studying upstairs?
11. Somebody’s calling my name.
12. Is somebody calling my name?
13. He’s designing a new website.
14. They’re spending too much money.
15. You’re wasting everybody’s time.
16. I’m expecting a phone call.
17. Are they moving to California?
18. Is she taking the train?
19. When are you leaving?
20. What are you wearing to the party?
21. Are you drinking enough water?
22. Is she getting enough sleep?
23. The weather’s changing.
24. Is he playing basketball?
25. Are we playing tennis later?

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