Present Progressive in Spanish

This video tutorial covers the present progressive tense in Spanish, explaining its formation and usage. It begins with an introduction to the concept, comparing it to the English '-ing' form. The tutorial then details how to form the present progressive by combining the verb 'estar' with a present participle. Examples are provided for AR, ER, and IR verbs. The video also explains how to conjugate 'estar' based on the subject performing the action, with practice examples to reinforce learning.

What does the present progressive tense indicate in Spanish?

• An action that will happen in the future

• An action that is currently in progress

• An action that happened in the past

• An action that is hypothetical

Which verb is used in combination with the present participle to form the present progressive in Spanish?

• Haber

• Ser

• Tener

• Estar

What is the first step in forming the present participle of a verb?

• Add 'ando' or 'iendo' to the verb

• Conjugate the verb in the past tense

• Add 'ado' or 'ido' to the verb

• Identify and remove the verb ending

Which ending is added to AR verbs to form the present participle?

• ado

• ido

• ando

• iendo

How do you determine the correct form of 'estar' to use in a sentence?

• By the mood of the sentence

• By the number of verbs in the sentence

• By the subject performing the action

• By the tense of the sentence

Which form of 'estar' would you use if 'I' am doing the action?

• Estás

• Estoy

• Están

• Está

What is the present progressive form of 'ganar' (to win) for 'I am winning'?

• Estoy ganando

• Están ganando

• Estás ganando

• Está ganando

Which of the following is an example of a present progressive sentence in Spanish?

• Yo gané el partido

• Yo ganaré el partido

• Yo gano el partido

• Estoy ganando el partido

What is the present progressive form of 'vivir' (to live) for 'I am living'?

• Están viviendo

• Estás viviendo

• Estoy viviendo

• Está viviendo

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of the present progressive in Spanish?

• Está corriendo

• Estoy comiendo

• Estás hablando

• Están nadar