Ongoing Verbs

This worksheet helps students in Grades 2, 3, and 4 build confidence using the present continuous tense to describe actions happening right now. Learners practice verb conjugation, subject-verb agreement, sentence completion, and descriptive language as they apply am/is/are + verb-ing structures across written sentences and visual prompts.

Skills Reinforced

• Present Continuous Verb Formation (Grades 2-4)
  Students correctly use am, is, or are with verbs ending in -ing to describe ongoing actions.
• Grammar and Sentence Completion
  Learners select and write accurate verb forms to complete sentences clearly and correctly.
• Describing Current Actions
  The activity reinforces how present continuous tense is used for actions happening in the moment.
• Applying Grammar to Visual Prompts
  Students create full sentences based on pictures, strengthening observation and language connection.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to support early grammar development and clarity.
• Scaffolded Practice
  Moves from guided sentence completion to independent sentence writing with visuals.
• Engaging and Accessible
  Picture prompts support diverse learners and encourage participation.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Suitable for grammar lessons, literacy centers, independent work, homework, or review.

This printable grammar worksheet provides structured, engaging practice with the present continuous tense. By combining sentence completion, real-life contexts, and picture-based writing, students strengthen verb conjugation skills, sentence accuracy, and confidence in describing ongoing actions. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this no-prep resource supports clear understanding of present-tense grammar and effective communication.

This worksheet is part of our present continuous tense worksheets collection.