Now write answers to the following questions:

1. What time does Rajesh get up?

2. What does Rajesh do between 6:00 and 7:30 a.m.?

3. How does Rajesh reach his school?

4. When does Rajesh take his breakfast?

5. How long does Rajesh stay at school?

III. The Present Continuous Tense

Look at the underlined words in the following passage.

It is 4 pm now. All the children are at play. Raju and his friends are playing Volleyball. Sindu is practising running. The Physical Director (PD) is giving instructions to Kabaddi players. Some girls are watching Tennis. A few boys are drawing lines of Ball badminton court.

The underlined words in the passage above refer to an “action” in progress. That means, it gives an idea that the action is not completed yet, but, is still going on. This is called Present Continuous Tense

Complete the following sentences using the present continuous form. 1. The old man is silent. He _____________ on what advice he has to give to the soldier. ( ponder)

2. He has not done his homework. He _____________ it now. (do)

3. My shirt is dirty. I ______________ it. ( wash)

4. You must carry your umbrella. It ________________ heavily. (rain)

5. Don’t disturb her. She ________________ very seriously. (study)



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