Present continuous

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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' + the present participle (verb+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 the verb '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 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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What is the present participle?

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The present participle is the -ing form of a verb, used in the present continuous tense. For example, 'running', 'swimming', 'eating'.

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Give an example of a sentence in the present continuous tense.

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She is studying for her exams.

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What is the difference between the present simple and present continuous?

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The present simple describes habitual actions or general truths, while the present continuous describes actions that are currently happening.

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How do you negate a present continuous sentence?

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To negate a present continuous sentence, add 'not' after the verb 'to be'. For example, 'He is not playing soccer.'

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What are some signal words for the present continuous tense?

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Signal words include 'now', 'at the moment', 'currently', and 'right now'.

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Can the present continuous tense be used for future events?

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Yes, the present continuous can be used to describe planned future events, e.g., 'I am meeting my friend tomorrow.'

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What is the structure of a yes/no question in the present continuous?

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