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The passive voice in the present continuous tense may seem tricky at first, but it becomes much easier to understand with a little practice.
Exercises on the Passive Voice in the Present Continuous Tense
These exercises on the passive voice in the present continuous tense will help you test your understanding and improve your ability to form passive sentences in the present continuous tense.
How to Use This Exercise
Below you will find two types of exercises:
- Multiple-choice questions – Choose the correct passive voice sentence.
- Rewrite the sentences – Convert active voice sentences into passive voice.
Take your time, review the structure if needed, and check your answers after each exercise.
Present Continuous Passive Voice Exercises
The following Present Continuous Passive Voice Exercises help practice how to form and use the passive voice in the present continuous tense. These exercises are ideal for English learners who want to strengthen their understanding of sentence structure and improve accuracy.
Exercise 1: Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the correct passive voice form of the present continuous tense.
- They are building a new bridge.
- A. A new bridge is being built.
- B. A new bridge is built.
- C. A new bridge has been built.
- The workers are painting the walls.
- A. The walls have been painted.
- B. The walls are painted.
- C. The walls are being painted.
- She is preparing the documents.
- A. The documents were prepared.
- B. The documents are being prepared.
- C. The documents are prepared.
- They are fixing the computers now.
- A. The computers are being fixed now.
- B. The computers are fixed now.
- C. The computers were fixed now.
- Someone is cleaning the classroom.
- A. The classroom is being cleaned.
- B. The classroom was cleaned.
- C. The classroom is cleaned.
- The students are writing the essays.
- A. The essays were written.
- B. The essays are being written.
- C. The essays have been written.
- The manager is discussing the issue.
- A. The issue is being discussed.
- B. The issue is discussed.
- C. The issue was discussed.
- They are organizing the event.
- A. The event is organized.
- B. The event has been organized.
- C. The event is being organized.
- The kids are playing a new game.
- A. A new game is being played.
- B. A new game is played.
- C. A new game was played.
- The mechanic is checking the engine.
- A. The engine is checked.
- B. The engine is being checked.
- C. The engine has been checked.
A. A new bridge is being built.
C. The walls are being painted.
B. The documents are being prepared.
A. The computers are being fixed now.
A. The classroom is being cleaned.
B. The essays are being written.
A. The issue is being discussed.
C. The event is being organized.
A. A new game is being played.
B. The engine is being checked.
Exercise 2: Rewrite the Sentences
Rewrite the following sentences from the active voice to the passive voice (present continuous tense).
- The chef is cooking dinner.
- ➡️ …
- They are interviewing the candidate.
- ➡️ …
- She is decorating the room.
- ➡️ …
- The company is launching a new product.
- ➡️ …
- He is repairing the bike.
- ➡️ …
- The teacher is helping the students.
- ➡️ …
- The police are investigating the case.
- ➡️ …
- They are cleaning the windows.
- ➡️ …
- Someone is watering the plants.
- ➡️ …
- She is reading the letter.
- ➡️ …
1. → Dinner is being cooked (by the chef).
2. → The candidate is being interviewed (by them).
3. → The room is being decorated (by her).
4. → A new product is being launched (by the company).
5. → The bike is being repaired (by him).
6. →The students are being helped (by the teacher).
7. → The case is being investigated (by the police).
8. → The windows are being cleaned (by them).
9. → The plants are being watered (by someone).
10. →The letter is being read (by her).
🔄Quick Review: Present Continuous in the Passive Voice

To form the passive voice in the present continuous tense, use the following structure:
Subject + am/is/are + being + past participle (of the main verb)
Examples:
- Active: The team is designing the website.
- Passive: The website is being designed (by the team).
Remember:
- Use am/is/are depending on the subject.
- Use being to indicate the continuous aspect.
- Use the past participle of the main verb.
After doing the above passive voice present continuous exercises, consider checking these posts:
- Grammar Exercise: Passive Voice
- Passive Voice Simple Present Exercises with Answers
- The Passive Voice In English (Definition, Form, And Examples)
Related Pages
- A Comprehensive Passive Voice Worksheet With Answers for ESL Students
- Passive Voice In Writing
- How to Teach the Passive Voice: Lesson Plan
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