What is the present continuous tense?
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The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing. It is formed using the verb 'to be' + the verb ending in -ing.
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How do you form the present continuous tense for 'he'?
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You form it by using 'is' + the verb ending in -ing. For example, 'He is running.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'They __________ (play) soccer now.'
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The correct form is 'are playing.' The complete sentence is 'They are playing soccer now.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'She __________ (read) a book right now.'
Back
The correct form is 'is reading.' The complete sentence is 'She is reading a book right now.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'I __________ (study) for my test.'
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The correct form is 'am studying.' The complete sentence is 'I am studying for my test.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'The dog __________ (bark) at the mailman.'
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The correct form is 'is barking.' The complete sentence is 'The dog is barking at the mailman.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'It __________ (rain) outside.'
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The correct form is 'is raining.' The complete sentence is 'It is raining outside.'
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