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 currently happening or ongoing. It is formed using the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the base verb + 'ing'.

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How do you form the present continuous tense for the verb 'to speak'?

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You form it by using 'am', 'is', or 'are' + 'speaking'. For example: 'I am speaking', 'He is speaking', 'They are speaking'.

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What is the present continuous form of 'to read'?

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The present continuous form of 'to read' is 'reading'. For example: 'She is reading a book'.

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What is the present continuous form of 'to swim'?

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The present continuous form of 'to swim' is 'swimming'. For example: 'They are swimming in the pool'.

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Fill in the blank: 'He _______ a song right now.'

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is singing.

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Fill in the blank: 'We _______ dinner at the moment.'

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are cooking.

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What is the correct form: 'I _______ (to play) soccer now.'

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am playing.

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What is the correct form: 'They _______ (to dance) at the party.'

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are dancing.

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What is the present continuous form of 'to study'?

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The present continuous form of 'to study' is 'studying'. For example: 'I am studying for my exam'.

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Fill in the blank: 'My brother _______ (to watch) TV right now.'

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is watching.