Verbs (~ing) words in English - Vocabulary List, Picture Dictionary and Example Sentences

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  • British English

Present continuous tense verbs. Can be used to describe actions.

Here you can find a vocabulary list, picture dictionary and quiz with 45 verbs (~ing) words in English. The vocabulary is great for teaching elementary school students, middle school student or any beginner level.

Use the resources for learning new English verbs (~ing) words or reviewing vocabulary. To listen to the audio of the vocabulary pronunciation click the audio icon.

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Verbs (~ing) Vocabulary List with Audio Pronunciation 🎢 - English Vocabulary with Pictures

  • cleaning
  • climbing
  • cooking
  • counting
  • crying
  • cutting hair
  • cycling
  • dancing
  • doing a cartwheel
  • drawing a picture
  • drinking
  • eating
  • exchanging money
  • flying
  • juggling
  • laughing
  • levitating
  • lifting weights
  • listening to music
  • meditating
  • painting nails
  • playing basketball
  • playing the guitar
  • raising a hand
  • reading
  • riding a horse
  • riding a rollercoaster
  • rowing
  • running
  • sailing
  • singing
  • skiing
  • sleeping
  • snowboarding
  • speaking
  • studying
  • surfing
  • swimming
  • taking a bath
  • taking a selfie
  • teaching math
  • throwing a ball
  • walking
  • watching TV
  • writing

Example Sentences using Verbs (~ing) Vocabulary

  • She’s running
  • He’s playing the guitar.
  • What are they doing?
  • They’re riding a rollercoaster.

English Verbs (~ing) Vocabulary Quiz

Interactive English verbs (~ing) vocabulary quiz for learning and reviewing English vocabulary. Try the quiz with all verbs (~ing) words, or choose a smaller collection. Choose the correct word to match the picture flashcard. At the end of the quiz you can review the answers to learn new words. Press start to begin!

Vocabulary Author

Robin

Taught English as a Second Language in elementary schools, junior high schools and high Schools in Japan.