progressive tense

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What is the progressive tense?

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The progressive tense is a verb form used to indicate an ongoing action or a state of being. It is formed using the verb 'to be' plus the present participle (verb + -ing).

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How do you form the present progressive tense?

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The present progressive tense is formed by using the present tense of the verb 'to be' (am, is, are) followed by the present participle of the main verb (verb + -ing).

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Example of present progressive tense with 'I'

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I am reading a book.

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Example of present progressive tense with 'he'

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He is playing soccer.

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Example of present progressive tense with 'they'

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They are studying for the test.

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When do we use the present progressive tense?

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We use the present progressive tense to describe actions that are happening right now or ongoing actions.

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What is the difference between 'sits' and 'is sitting'?

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'Sits' is the simple present tense, indicating a habitual action, while 'is sitting' is the present progressive tense, indicating an action happening at the moment.

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Fill in the blank: She __________ (dance) at the party right now.

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is dancing

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Fill in the blank: The dog __________ (bark) loudly.

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is barking

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What is the structure of a negative sentence in the present progressive tense?

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The structure is: Subject + 'to be' (am/is/are) + not + present participle (verb + -ing). Example: She is not eating.