Present Progressive Tense

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What is the Present Progressive Tense?

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The Present Progressive Tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing. It is formed using the verb 'to be' (am, is, are) + the verb ending in -ing.

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How do you form the Present Progressive Tense for 'I'?

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For 'I', use 'am' + verb ending in -ing. Example: I am studying.

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How do you form the Present Progressive Tense for 'he' or 'she'?

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For 'he' or 'she', use 'is' + verb ending in -ing. Example: She is playing.

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How do you form the Present Progressive Tense for 'they'?

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For 'they', use 'are' + verb ending in -ing. Example: They are baking.

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What is the structure of a Present Progressive sentence?

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The structure is: Subject + 'to be' (am/is/are) + verb(-ing). Example: He is running.

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What is an example of a negative sentence in Present Progressive?

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An example is: 'He is not sleeping.'

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What is an example of a question in Present Progressive?

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An example is: 'Are they shopping?'

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What do you use to indicate an action happening right now?

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Use the Present Progressive Tense to indicate actions happening right now.

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What is the Present Progressive Tense used for?

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It is used for actions that are currently in progress or for future plans.

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Can you use the Present Progressive Tense for future events?

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Yes, it can be used for planned future events. Example: I am meeting my friend tomorrow.