Present Progressive Verb Tense

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What is the present progressive verb tense?

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The present progressive verb tense describes actions that are currently happening or ongoing. It is formed using the verb 'to be' (am, is, are) + the present participle (verb + -ing).

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Identify the form of 'be' in the sentence: 'The dog is barking.'

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is

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Identify the present progressive verb in the sentence: 'They are playing soccer.'

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are playing

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What is the structure of a present progressive sentence?

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Subject + form of 'be' + present participle (verb + -ing).

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Identify the form of 'be' in the sentence: 'She is reading a book.'

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is

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Identify the present progressive verb in the sentence: 'We are studying for the test.'

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are studying

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What does the present participle form of a verb look like?

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The present participle form of a verb is created by adding -ing to the base form of the verb (e.g., run -> running).

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Identify the form of 'be' in the sentence: 'I am eating lunch.'

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am

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Identify the present progressive verb in the sentence: 'The children are laughing.'

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are laughing

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What is an example of a sentence in the present progressive tense?

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Example: 'He is swimming in the pool.'