present continuous tense

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What is the present continuous tense used for?

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The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening at the moment of speaking.

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How is the present continuous tense formed?

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The present continuous tense is formed using the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the base form of the verb + 'ing'.

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Provide an example of a sentence in the present continuous tense.

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She is reading a book.

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What is the question form of the present continuous tense?

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The question form is created by inverting the subject and the verb 'to be'. For example, 'Are you playing?'.

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How do you negate a sentence in the present continuous tense?

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To negate a sentence in the present continuous tense, add 'not' after the verb 'to be'. For example, 'He is not eating.'

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What is the difference between the present simple and present continuous tense?

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The present simple tense describes habitual actions or general truths, while the present continuous tense describes actions happening right now.

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What are some common time expressions used with the present continuous tense?

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Common time expressions include 'now', 'at the moment', 'currently', and 'right now'.

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How do you ask about ongoing actions in the present continuous tense?

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You can ask about ongoing actions by using 'What are you doing?' or 'What is he/she doing?'.

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What is the structure of a positive sentence in the present continuous tense?

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The structure is: Subject + verb 'to be' + base verb + 'ing'. For example, 'They are playing soccer.'

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Can the present continuous tense be used for future plans?

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Yes, the present continuous tense can also be used to describe planned future events, e.g., 'I am meeting my friend tomorrow.'