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 happening right now or are ongoing.

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How do you form the present continuous tense?

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You form the present continuous tense by using the verb 'to be' (am, is, are) + the verb ending in -ing.

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Fill in the blank: The workers ___________ resting under a tree now.

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are

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Fill in the blank: Mickey and Daisy ___________ their homework.

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are doing

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Fill in the blank: The children ___________ volleyball at this moment.

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are playing

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Fill in the blank: The students ___________ the flag ceremony in the school yard now.

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are having

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Fill in the blank: The doorbell ___________ ringing.

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is

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What is the subject in the sentence: 'The children are playing'?

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The subject is 'The children'.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'The doorbell is ringing'?

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The verb is 'is ringing'.

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When do we use 'am' in the present continuous tense?

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We use 'am' with the subject 'I'.