Present continuous tense

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What is the present continuous tense?

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The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing. It is formed using the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the base form of the verb + 'ing'. For example, 'I am running.'

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CCSS.L.5.1C

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How do you form the present continuous tense?

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To form the present continuous tense, use the correct form of the verb 'to be' (am, is, are) followed by the main verb with an 'ing' ending. For example, 'She is reading.'

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CCSS.L.5.1C

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

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The structure is: Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing. For example, 'They are playing soccer.'

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CCSS.L.5.1C

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What is the structure of a negative sentence in present continuous?

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The structure is: Subject + am/is/are + not + verb-ing. For example, 'He is not sleeping.'

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What is the structure of a question in present continuous?

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The structure is: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb-ing? For example, 'Are you coming to the party?'

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CCSS.L.5.1C

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When do we use the present continuous tense?

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We use the present continuous tense to describe actions happening right now, future plans, or temporary situations.

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CCSS.L.5.1C

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What is an example of a present continuous sentence?

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An example is: 'I am studying for my test right now.'

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CCSS.L.5.1C

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How do you use 'am' in present continuous?

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Use 'am' with the first person singular (I). For example, 'I am eating lunch.'

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CCSS.L.5.1C

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How do you use 'is' in present continuous?

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Use 'is' with third person singular subjects (he, she, it). For example, 'She is playing the piano.'

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CCSS.L.5.1C

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How do you use 'are' in present continuous?

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Use 'are' with plural subjects and the second person singular (you). For example, 'They are watching a movie.'

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CCSS.L.5.1C