Continuous verbs A continuous verb describes what is happening at a particular moment in time, an action in progress. For example: she is shouting. 1) Make up two sentences for each of the following continuous verbs. Make sure one uses the present tense and one uses the past tense. Crying Jumping Swimming Flying Walking Running Drinking Eating Smiling Throwing Climbing Present tense Past tense She is shouting She was shouting She is drumming She was drumming I am working at the moment He was working a moment ago