Present continuous

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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 happening right now.

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How do you form the present continuous tense?

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You form the present continuous tense by using 'am', 'is', or 'are' + the verb ending in -ing.

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What is the present continuous form of 'I (eat)'?

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I am eating.

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What is the present continuous form of 'he (play)'?

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He is playing.

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What is the present continuous form of 'they (run)'?

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They are running.

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Complete the sentence: She ____ (dance) right now.

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is dancing.

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Complete the sentence: We ____ (watch) a movie now.

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are watching.

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Complete the sentence: I ____ (write) a letter now.

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am writing.

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What do you say when you are doing something right now?

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You use the present continuous tense.

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Fill in the blank: The dog ____ (bark) at the mailman.

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is barking.