EL Present Continuous

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What is the structure of the present continuous tense?

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

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How do you form a negative sentence in the present continuous tense?

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To form a negative sentence in the present continuous, use 'not' after the verb 'to be'. For example, 'He is not (isn't) playing.'

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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 coming?' or 'Is he eating?'.

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What is the use of the present continuous tense?

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

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

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She is studying for her exams.

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What is the difference between 'I am' and 'I is'?

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'I am' is the correct form of the verb 'to be' for the first person singular, while 'I is' is incorrect.

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How do you use contractions in the present continuous tense?

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Contractions are formed by combining the verb 'to be' with 'not' or the subject. For example, 'He is not' becomes 'He isn't'.

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What is the present participle form of the verb 'to run'?

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The present participle form of 'to run' is 'running'.

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How do you express a temporary action in the present continuous tense?

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Use the present continuous tense to express temporary actions, such as 'I am living in London for a few months.'

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

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The present continuous describes ongoing actions, while the simple present describes habitual actions or general truths.