present continuous

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What is the present continuous tense?

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The present continuous tense is a verb tense used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing. It is formed using the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the present participle (verb+ing).

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How do you form the present continuous tense?

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To form the present continuous tense, use the appropriate form of the verb 'to be' (am, is, are) followed by the base verb with an -ing ending. For example, 'I am running.'

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When do we use the present continuous tense?

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We use the present continuous tense to describe actions happening at the moment of speaking, ongoing actions, or future plans.

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Provide an example of a sentence in the present continuous tense.

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Example: 'She is studying for her exams right now.'

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What is the difference between 'is preparing' and 'prepares'?

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'Is preparing' indicates an ongoing action in the present, while 'prepares' indicates a habitual action or a general truth.

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

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The structure is: Subject + 'to be' (am/is/are) + not + present participle. For example, 'He is not playing soccer.'

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How do you form questions in the present continuous tense?

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To form questions, invert the subject and the verb 'to be'. For example, 'Are you watching TV?'.

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What is the present participle?

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The present participle is the -ing form of a verb, used in the present continuous tense. For example, 'running', 'eating', 'playing'.

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Can the present continuous tense be used for future events?

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Yes, the present continuous tense can be used to describe planned future events, e.g., 'I am meeting my friend tomorrow.'

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What is an example of a question using the present continuous tense?

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Example: 'What are you doing this weekend?'.