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 or ongoing.

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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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Example of Present Continuous Tense with 'to swim'.

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He is swimming in the pool.

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When do we use the Present Continuous Tense?

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

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What is the Present Continuous form of 'to bake'?

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is baking.

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Fill in the blank: She _______ (to read) a book right now.

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is reading.

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What is the Present Continuous form of 'to buy'?

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is buying.

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Fill in the blank: They _______ (to play) soccer in the park.

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are playing.

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What is the Present Continuous form of 'to get'?

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is getting.

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Fill in the blank: I _______ (to talk) to my friend on the phone.

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am talking.