Present continuous

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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 or ongoing.

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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 present participle (verb + -ing).

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Complete the sentence: They __________ (play) soccer right now.

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are playing

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What is the present participle of the verb 'to eat'?

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eating

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Fill in the blank: She __________ (study) for her exams this week.

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is studying

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How do you ask a question in the present continuous tense?

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To ask a question in the present continuous tense, invert the subject and the verb 'to be'. For example, 'Are you studying?'.

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Complete the sentence: I __________ (not/work) today.

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am not working

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What is the negative form of the present continuous tense?

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The negative form is created by adding 'not' after the verb 'to be'. For example, 'He is not playing'.

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Fill in the blank: We __________ (watch) a movie tonight.

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are watching

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How do you express a future arrangement using the present continuous tense?

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You can express a future arrangement by using the present continuous tense, e.g., 'I am meeting my friend tomorrow.'