Class 4 Present Simple and Continuous Tense
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Class 4 Present Simple and Continuous Tense
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Aanchal SoniVisit Profile
I’m a fun-loving educator with over 10 years of experience in teaching English and public speaking. I’ve worked with renowned institutions like the British School of Language, Prime Speech Power Language, and currently, PlanetSpark. I’m passionate about helping students grow and thrive, and there’s nothing more rewarding to me than seeing them succeed.
Now and Then: Understanding Present Tenses for Grade 4
This worksheet helps young learners master the difference between the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses. It builds their ability to talk about daily routines as well as actions happening right now. Clear examples, guided grammar rules, and varied exercises make this a perfect practice set for foundational English grammar at Grade 4 level.
📘 Why Present Tenses Matter in Grammar?
Understanding when and how to use Present Simple and Present Continuous allows students to:
1. Talk confidently about regular habits and present moments.
2. Use correct subject-verb agreement depending on tense and subject.
3. Build more accurate and expressive English sentences.
4. Improve reading comprehension by recognizing verb patterns.
📝 What’s Inside This Worksheet?
This worksheet contains five engaging grammar exercises to distinguish and apply both present tenses:
✅ Exercise 1 – Choose the Right Verb Form
Students select the correct tense from multiple-choice options, practicing grammar in short sentences.
📝 Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks
Learners complete sentences using verbs in either Present Simple or Present Continuous based on context.
📖 Exercise 3 – Sonia’s Daily Routine
A paragraph about Sonia’s day helps students apply Present Simple in storytelling form.
🧠 Exercise 4 – Sentence Tense Identification
Learners decide whether each sentence should use the simple or continuous form, based on supporting visuals.
📝 Exercise 5 – Rewrite in Present Continuous
Students convert a paragraph written in Present Simple into Present Continuous form to strengthen their command of ongoing action description.
📌 Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)
Exercise 1
1. b) goes
2. c) is sleeping
3. b) go
4. c) is telling
5. a) drink
Exercise 2
1. am eating
2. is writing
3. are watching
4. are playing
5. is reading
6. is sleeping
7. are talking
8. am drawing
9. are singing
10. are cooking
Exercise 3
wakes, brushes, takes, eats, gets, drops, studies, plays, comes, does, watches, rides, has, goes
Exercise 4
1. eats
2. is eating
3. reads
4. is reading
5. reads
6. is reading
7. goes
8. is leaving
Exercise 5
I am going to school. I am studying many subjects like math, science, and English. After school, I am playing football with my friends. We are playing for an hour. Then, I am going home and doing my homework. My mother is cooking dinner while I am studying. I am sleeping at 10 o’clock.
Help your child confidently switch between describing habits and current actions with this present tense practice worksheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
The present tense shows actions happening now or regularly, using verbs like run, play, or is eating.
Simple present shows daily actions; present continuous shows ongoing actions using 'is/are + verb-ing'.
It improves writing clarity and helps students form correct and complete sentences.
