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Free 1st Grade Doing It Now: Adding -ing Worksheet

Children add -ing to doing words to show that something is happening right now. They write -ing words, use them with is, are and am in short sentences, choose the right form, then write about what people near them are doing.

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Grade
1st Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Verbs & Tenses
Difficulty
Level 1 · Easier
Estimated time
15 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
21
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • adding -ing to verbs
  • using is, are and am with -ing verbs
  • showing an action is happening now

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Doing It Now: Adding -ing

  1. 11st Grade Past Tense Verbs: -ed and Irregular Worksheet — Level 1
  2. 2Capital Letters, Periods, and Question Marks
  3. 3Exclamation Points: Telling, Asking, and Exclaiming Sentences
  4. 4Commas in Dates and Lists of Words

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

1st Grade students (typically ages 6–7) working on verbs & tenses. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; an easier version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 15 minutes for 21 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

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What should we do next?

Try 1st Grade Past Tense Verbs: -ed and Irregular Worksheet — Level 1.

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Success TutoringWorksheets1st Grade · English · Verbs & Tenses

Doing It Now: Adding -ing

Name

Date

Score /

Add -ing to show something is happening now.

Part A: Add -ing

Add -ing to each doing word. Write the new word.

1.jump → (answer space)
2.sing → (answer space)
3.read → (answer space)
4.play → (answer space)
5.kick → (answer space)
6.look → (answer space)
7.eat → (answer space)
8.cook → (answer space)

Part B: Happening now

Add -ing to the word at the end. Write it in the gap.

9.The dog is (answer space). (sleep)
10.We are (answer space) a picture. (draw)
11.It is (answer space) outside. (rain)
12.Dad is (answer space) me. (help)
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1 October 2026
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