What is the Present Continuous tense?
PRESENT CONTINUOUS WITH FUTURE MEANING

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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 verb ending in -ing.
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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 'to be' (am, is, are) followed by the base verb with an -ing ending. For example: 'I am running.'
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When do we use the Present Continuous with future meaning?
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We use the Present Continuous with future meaning to talk about planned future events or arrangements. For example: 'I am meeting my friend tomorrow.'
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What is an example of Present Continuous with future meaning?
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An example is: 'We are having a barbecue on Sunday.' This indicates a planned event.
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What is the correct form of 'to be' for 'I' in Present Continuous?
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The correct form of 'to be' for 'I' in Present Continuous is 'am'. For example: 'I am studying.'
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What is the correct form of 'to be' for 'he/she/it' in Present Continuous?
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The correct form of 'to be' for 'he', 'she', or 'it' in Present Continuous is 'is'. For example: 'She is playing.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the correct form of 'to be' for 'we/you/they' in Present Continuous?
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The correct form of 'to be' for 'we', 'you', or 'they' in Present Continuous is 'are'. For example: 'They are dancing.'
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