Side by Side Chapter 3

Front

What is the present continuous tense used for?

Back

The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing.

Front

Fill in the blank: He is _______ (study).

Back

studying

Front

What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'They are ______ TV.'?

Back

watching

Front

Fill in the blank: She is _______ (teach) math.

Back

teaching

Front

What is the correct spelling of the action: 'She is ______.'?

Back

swimming

Front

Fill in the blank: She is _______ (cook) hotdogs.

Back

cooking

Front

What is the structure of a present continuous sentence?

Back

Subject + is/am/are + verb-ing.

Front

Provide an example of a present continuous sentence.

Back

He is reading a book.

Front

What do you call the action of preparing food?

Back

Cooking

Front

What is the difference between 'watching' and 'seeing'?

Back

'Watching' implies paying attention to something, while 'seeing' is simply perceiving with the eyes.