Present Continuous Tense

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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 currently happening at the moment of speaking.

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How do you form the Present Continuous Tense?

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The Present Continuous Tense is formed using the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the base form of the verb + 'ing'.

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What is the structure for positive sentences in Present Continuous?

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Subject + am/is/are + verb+ing (e.g., I am studying).

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What is the structure for negative sentences in Present Continuous?

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Subject + am/is/are + not + verb+ing (e.g., She is not playing).

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What is the structure for questions in Present Continuous?

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Am/Is/Are + subject + verb+ing? (e.g., Are you coming?)

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When do we use the Present Continuous Tense?

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We use it for actions happening right now, temporary actions, or future plans.

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What is an example of a Present Continuous sentence?

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I am reading a book.

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How do you negate a Present Continuous sentence?

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Add 'not' after the verb 'to be' (e.g., He is not eating).

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What is the difference between Present Simple and Present Continuous?

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Present Simple describes habitual actions, while Present Continuous describes actions happening at the moment.

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What is the question form of 'You are watching TV'?

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Are you watching TV?