What is the Present Continuous Tense?
PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE

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1.
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The Present Continuous Tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening at the moment of speaking.
2.
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How do you form the Present Continuous Tense?
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The Present Continuous Tense is formed using the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the base form of the verb + 'ing'.
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What is the Present Continuous Tense of 'to eat'?
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The Present Continuous Tense of 'to eat' is 'am eating', 'is eating', or 'are eating' depending on the subject.
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Present Continuous Tense of 'to play'?
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The Present Continuous Tense of 'to play' is 'am playing', 'is playing', or 'are playing'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Complete the sentence: 'She is ____ her homework.'
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The correct answer is 'doing' (She is doing her homework).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the question form of the Present Continuous Tense?
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The question form is created by placing the verb 'to be' before the subject, e.g., 'Are you playing?'.
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