Exercise 2. Use the Present Continuous Tense

Model: We shall discuss this question. (now)

We are discussing this question now.

1.We have lectures every day. (now) 2. He watches TV in the evening. (at the moment) 3. We listen to the teacher attentively. (at this moment) 4. He sleeps in the daytime everyday. (from 2 till 3) 5. She writes letters to her parents every week. (now)

Exercise 3. Use the Past Continuous Tense.

Model: He worked hard (when I came)

He was working hard when I came.

1.He delivered lectures every week. (at 12 o’clock yesterday) 2. He worked in the library yesterday. (from 3 till 5 o’clock) 3. He left the house. (when the bell rang) 4. He crossed the street. (when I saw him) 5. The children played in the yard. (from 10 till 12 o’clock)

Exercise 4. Use the Future Continuous Tense.

Model: We have an English lesson today. (at 10 o’clock tomorrow)

We shall be having an English lesson at 10 o’clock tomorrow.

1. He is preparing for his exams. (next month’s) 2. She is translating the text now. (at 3 o’clock tomorrow) 3. We are celebrating the 80 th anniversary of our University. (next year). 4. He is leaving today. (at 7 o’clock tomorrow) 5. She sings (at the concert tonight).

Exercise 5. Answer the questions

1. Are you reading or writing now? 2. Are you making progress in your English? 3. Is your friend listening to you now? 4. Is it snowing now? 5. Where are you going to spend your winter holidays? 6. What were the students doing in the laboratory so late yesterday? 7. Were you having a rest when I rang you up? 8. Was she wearing black at the party? 9. At what time were your friends waiting for you at the station? 10. Where was he hurrying at 8o’clock in the morning? 11. What were the students translating when the teacher came? 12. Whom were you speaking with when I came up to you? 13. Will the students be having a meeting after the lectures? 14. What will you be doing after the meeting?