Present continuous - Spelling rules

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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' + the verb with an '-ing' ending.

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How do you form the present continuous tense for regular verbs?

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To form the present continuous tense for regular verbs, take the base form of the verb and add '-ing'. For example, 'play' becomes 'playing'.

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What happens to a verb ending in 'e' when forming the present continuous?

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When a verb ends in 'e', the 'e' is usually dropped before adding '-ing'. For example, 'make' becomes 'making'.

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What is the present continuous form of 'run'?

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The present continuous form of 'run' is 'running'.

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What is the present continuous form of 'swim'?

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The present continuous form of 'swim' is 'swimming'.

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What happens to a one-syllable verb with a single vowel followed by a single consonant when forming the present continuous?

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If a one-syllable verb has a single vowel followed by a single consonant, the final consonant is usually doubled before adding '-ing'. For example, 'sit' becomes 'sitting'.

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What is the present continuous form of 'sit'?

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The present continuous form of 'sit' is 'sitting'.

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What is the present continuous form of 'stop'?

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The present continuous form of 'stop' is 'stopping'.

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What is the present continuous form of 'lie' (to recline)?

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The present continuous form of 'lie' (to recline) is 'lying'.

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What is the present continuous form of 'lie' (to tell an untruth)?

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The present continuous form of 'lie' (to tell an untruth) is 'lying'.