Question

Write the verbs in brackets in the present continuous tense. Write the full form and the short form.

We [to have] a break right now.
Henry [to travel] in Cornwall at the moment.
We [to visit] Tintagel Castle.
The carpenters are at work. They [to repair] a window.

Answer 1

The present continuous tense is formed using the present tense of 'to be' and the '-ing' form of the main verb. The sentences in the present continuous tense are 'We are having a break right now.', 'Henry is traveling in Cornwall at the moment.', 'We are visiting Tintagel Castle.', and 'The carpenters are repairing a window.'

Step-by-step explanation:

The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or temporary actions that are ongoing. To form the present continuous tense, you need to use the present tense of the verb to be (am, is, are) followed by the -ing form of the main verb.

In the sentences provided, we would write them in the present continuous tense as follows:

• We are having a break right now. / We're having a break right now.
• Henry is traveling in Cornwall at the moment. / Henry's traveling in Cornwall at the moment.
• We are visiting Tintagel Castle. / We're visiting Tintagel Castle.
• The carpenters are at work. They are repairing a window. / They're repairing a window.