Present Progressive Tense

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What is the Present Progressive Tense?

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The Present Progressive Tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening at the moment of speaking.

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How is the Present Progressive Tense formed?

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

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Example of Present Progressive Tense: 'She is reading a book.' What does this indicate?

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It indicates that she is currently in the process of reading a book.

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Fill in the blank: 'They __________ (play) soccer right now.'

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are playing

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What is the negative form of 'I am eating'?

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I am not eating.

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How do you ask a question in the Present Progressive Tense?

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You start with 'am', 'is', or 'are', followed by the subject and the verb in -ing form.

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Example of a question in Present Progressive: '________ you studying for the test?'

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Are

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

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'I eat' is simple present tense, indicating a habitual action, while 'I am eating' indicates an action happening right now.

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Fill in the blank: 'He __________ (not, work) on the project at the moment.'

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is not working

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What does 'They are not coming to the party' imply?

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It implies that they have decided or are unable to attend the party.