Present Continuous: Negative and Questions
English Foundation
Also known as: Present Continuous Negative and Questions
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Lesson questions (10)
- He ___ sleeping now. (negative)
Answer: isn't - They ___ playing now. (negative)
Answer: aren't - I ___ watching TV now. (negative)
Answer: am not - ___ she reading now?
Answer: Is - ___ they running now?
Answer: Are - ___ you listening?
Answer: Are - Is he eating? Yes, he ___.
Answer: is - Are they playing? No, they ___.
Answer: aren't - What ___ you doing?
Answer: are - What is she ___?
Answer: doing
About this lesson
“Present Continuous: Negative and Questions” is from English Foundation and has 10 questions with answers. Sample questions: “He ___ sleeping now. (negative)” and “They ___ playing now. (negative)”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: isn't · aren't · am not · Is · Are · is · are · doing
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
How do we make the Present continuous negative?
We add not after am / is / are: He isn't sleeping now. I'm not sleeping.
How do we ask questions in the Present continuous?
We put am / is / are before the subject: Is he sleeping? Are they playing?
What is a common mistake?
Dropping ing or using do. We do not say "Does he sleeping?" but Is he sleeping?
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in Gameshow Quiz, Match up, Spin the Wheel, Flash cards and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.