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' (am/is/are) + 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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What is the present participle of the verb 'to lie'?

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The present participle of the verb 'to lie' (to recline) is 'lying.'

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What is the present participle of the verb 'to choke'?

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The present participle of the verb 'to choke' is 'choking.'

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Complete the sentence: 'He __________ (not/breathe) right now.'

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He is not breathing right now.

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Complete the sentence: 'They __________ (play) soccer in the park.'

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They are playing soccer in the park.

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What do you say when someone is in danger?

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You can say 'Help!' or 'Call for help!' to alert others.

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What is the correct form: 'She is __________ (lie) on the bed.'

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She is lying on the bed.

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What is the structure of a negative sentence in present continuous?

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The structure is: Subject + 'to be' (am/is/are) + not + verb+ing. For example: 'I am not eating.'

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How do you ask a question in present continuous?

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To ask a question in present continuous, invert the subject and the verb 'to be.' For example: 'Are you coming?'.