Tense & aspect: continuous forms for change, irritation and politeness
Grammar · Tense & aspect · C1 · 30 min. Use the continuous for changing situations, irritating habits and polite requests, beyond the basic 'in progress' meaning.
About this worksheet
Use the continuous for changing situations, irritating habits and polite requests, beyond the basic 'in progress' meaning.
- Level
- C1
- Category
- Grammar
- Topic
- Tense & aspect
- Time
- About 30 minutes
- Exercises
- Grammar explanation box, Gap-fill, True / False, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
- Answer key
- Included
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On the sheet
- Grammar explanation box: Extended uses of the continuous
- Gap-fill: Complete the sentences with a continuous form of the verb in brackets.
- True / False: Is the continuous used correctly? Write T (correct) or F (incorrect).
- Speaking / writing task: Write two short texts.
- Writing lines: Write your answer here.