Present Continuous Examples [100 Sentences!]

The Present Continuous tense (also known as the Present Progressive) is used to describe actions that are happening right now or around the current time. It’s formed with the verb to be (am/is/are) + verb-ing.

We often use the Present Continuous to:

• Talk about actions happening at the moment of speaking

• Describe temporary situations

• Talk about future plans (especially with a specific time)

• Express annoyance with repeated actions (with “always”, “constantly”, etc.)

✅ Affirmative Sentences

1. I am reading a book.

2. She is cooking dinner.

3. They are playing soccer.

4. He is watching TV.

5. We are having lunch.

6. The baby is sleeping.

7. You are doing great.

8. Maria is listening to music.

9. Jack is taking a shower.

10. The kids are playing outside.

11. My sister is studying English.

12. I am writing a letter.

13. Tom is fixing his bike.

14. Olivia is talking on the phone.

15. We are preparing for the trip.

16. They are cleaning the house.

17. James is learning French.

18. The birds are singing.

19. Sarah is painting a picture.

20. I am checking my email.

21. You are working too hard.

22. The dog is barking loudly.

23. She is dancing beautifully.

24. We are planning a surprise.

25. He is building a sandcastle.

26. The teacher is explaining the lesson.

27. Emma is swimming in the pool.

28. The students are writing essays.

29. I am waiting for the bus.

30. Mark is calling his friend.

31. They are watching a documentary.

32. My parents are driving to the countryside.

33. The waiter is serving the food.

34. We are enjoying the movie.

❌ Negative Sentences

1. I am not sleeping now.

2. He is not watching TV.

3. They are not working today.

4. She is not eating breakfast.

5. We are not going to the park.

6. You are not listening to me.

7. Tom is not reading that book.

8. I’m not feeling well.

9. Sarah is not cooking tonight.

10. They are not answering the phone.

11. My mom is not driving.

12. He isn’t running in the race.

13. We are not studying together.

14. You are not helping much.

15. Jack isn’t washing the car.

16. I am not waiting for him.

17. Lucy is not wearing a jacket.

18. The kids are not shouting.

19. She is not talking to you.

20. We are not watching the game.

21. The teacher isn’t checking the tests.

22. Mark is not singing.

23. They are not swimming today.

24. I’m not going out tonight.

25. You aren’t taking notes.

26. He is not dancing.

27. We are not meeting her today.

28. She isn’t coming with us.

29. I am not drinking coffee.

30. The baby is not crying.

31. My friends aren’t coming over.

32. Olivia is not working this week.

33. You are not telling the truth.

❓ Interrogative Sentences

1. Are you reading a book?

2. Is she cooking now?

3. Are they playing football?

4. Is he watching the match?

5. Are we having dinner together?

6. Is the dog barking?

7. Are you coming to the party?

8. Is Maria talking to you?

9. Are the children sleeping?

10. Is he working late?

11. Are we going the right way?

12. Is Olivia studying for the exam?

13. Are they waiting for us?

14. Is the teacher writing on the board?

15. Are you feeling okay?

16. Is Lucy learning Spanish?

17. Am I disturbing you?

18. Is Jack calling his mom?

19. Are you watching the show?

20. Are we leaving now?

21. Is she singing a new song?

22. Are the boys playing video games?

23. Is Tom taking the test?

24. Are you wearing your uniform?

25. Is Emma using your laptop?

26. Are we visiting grandma today?

27. Is it raining outside?

28. Are you practicing your English?

29. Is he looking for his keys?

30. Are you waiting in line?

31. Are the kids jumping on the bed?

32. Is your brother driving?

33. Am I doing this right?

Use these examples to learn and practice the Present Continuous tense. Try making your own sentences using real-life situations to improve faster!