Present Progressive Verbs

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What is a present progressive verb?

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A present progressive verb describes an action that is currently happening. It is formed using the verb 'to be' (am, is, are) + the verb ending in -ing.

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How do you form a present progressive verb?

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You form a present progressive verb by using the correct form of 'to be' (am, is, are) followed by the main verb with an -ing ending.

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Give an example of a present progressive verb with 'I'.

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I am running.

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Give an example of a present progressive verb with 'he'.

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He is playing.

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Give an example of a present progressive verb with 'they'.

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They are dancing.

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What is the structure of a present progressive sentence?

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

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What does 'am' indicate in present progressive?

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'Am' is used with the subject 'I' to indicate an action happening now.

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What does 'is' indicate in present progressive?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects (he, she, it) to indicate an action happening now.

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What does 'are' indicate in present progressive?

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'Are' is used with plural subjects (we, you, they) to indicate an action happening now.

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Change the verb 'to eat' into present progressive for 'she'.

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She is eating.