Unsupported Browser

ESL Library's search may not function properly in Internet Explorer. We recommend using Google Chrome or Firefox instead.

Unsupported Browser

ESL Library's search may not function properly in older browsers. We recommend updating yours to the latest version for the best experience.

Search ESL Libraryfor lessons, resources, flashcards, or blog posts

Sorry, we couldn’t find any lessons, resources, flashcards, or blog posts matching that search term.

Unsupported Browser

ESL Library may not function properly in Internet Explorer. We recommend using Google Chrome or Firefox instead.

Unsupported Browser

ESL Library may not function properly in older browsers. We recommend updating yours to the latest version for the best experience.

88 simple verb tenses

Simple Present Vs. Present Progressive

Grammar Practice Worksheets

Beg – Low Int

This lesson will show if your students truly understand the difference between the simple present and the present progressive. There are multiple mixed-tense exercises, including some that review time markers and action vs. non-action verbs.

Printable Lesson

PDFs:

Teacher
Student
  • 2 hours
  • 11 pages
Audio

This lesson does not contain audio.

Tasks
  • grammar review
  • grammar explanation
  • grammar chart
  • examples
  • grammar practice exercises
  • speaking exercises
  • writing exercises
  • group work
  • quiz
Grammar
  • simple present
  • present progressive
  • mixed tenses
  • time markers
  • adverbs of frequency
  • action verbs
  • non-action verbs
Tasks

Launch

Due

Task Info

  • Quick Grammar Review

    —

    —

  • Comparing Tenses

    —

    —

  • Time Markers

    —

    —

  • Action & Non-Action Verbs

    —

    —

  • Quiz

    —

    —