Present Continuous Tense

Present Continuous Tense

Present Continuous/Progessive Tense: An action continuously happening at the moment of talking / ongoing action

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How to form Present Continuous Tense:

Affirmative: Subject+am/is/are+verb-ing Eg: She is dancing.

Negative: Subject+am/is/are + not + verb-ing Eg: You are not listening.

Interrogative: Am/Is/Are + Subject + verb-ing Eg: Are they working?

Usage:

• Action happening now: Eg: You are listening to me at this moment.

• Temporary situation: Eg: I am staying here for few days.

• Habits: Eg: She is always lying.

• Changing situations: The earth is getting warmer day by day.

• Definite future plans: I am performing on stage this Monday.

Structure of the sentence

He/She/It/Singular Noun + is + verb-ing

I/You/We/They/Plural Noun + are + verb-ing