Present continuous

Front

What is the present continuous tense?

Back

The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening at the moment of speaking.

Front

How do you form the present continuous tense?

Back

The present continuous tense is formed using the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the base form of the verb + 'ing'.

Front

Example of present continuous with 'I':

Back

I am reading a book.

Front

Example of present continuous with 'he':

Back

He is playing soccer.

Front

Example of present continuous with 'they':

Back

They are studying for the test.

Front

What is the negative form of present continuous?

Back

The negative form is created by adding 'not' after the verb 'to be'. For example, 'I am not eating.'

Front

How do you ask a question in present continuous?

Back

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

Front

What is the present continuous used for?

Back

It is used to describe actions happening right now, future plans, or temporary situations.

Front

What is the difference between 'is writing' and 'are writing'?

Back

'Is writing' is used with singular subjects (he, she, it), while 'are writing' is used with plural subjects (they, we).

Front

Fill in the blank: She __________ (to dance) at the moment.

Back

is dancing.