Present Continuous (Hard)

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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 at the moment of speaking.

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How is the Present Continuous tense formed?

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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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Provide an example of a sentence in Present Continuous tense.

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She is reading a book right now.

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What is the negative form of the Present Continuous tense?

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

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How do you ask a question in the Present Continuous tense?

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

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What is the difference between 'I am studying' and 'I study'?

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'I am studying' indicates an action happening now, while 'I study' indicates a habitual action.

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What are some common time expressions used with the Present Continuous tense?

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Common time expressions include 'now', 'right now', 'at the moment', and 'currently'.

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How do you use the Present Continuous tense with 'always'?

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The Present Continuous can express annoyance with habitual actions, e.g., 'He is always leaving his shoes everywhere.'

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What is the role of the subject in Present Continuous tense?

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The subject determines the form of the verb 'to be' used in the sentence (am/is/are).

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Can the Present Continuous tense be used for future plans?

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Yes, it can be used to express future arrangements, e.g., 'I am meeting my friend tomorrow.'