Using the Present Progressive Tense
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Objective
I can form present progressive tense verbs using "is," "are," or "am" with verbs ending in -ing.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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The present continuous tense is formed using the present simple form of the verb "to be" (am, is, are) and adding -ing to the end of the main verb.
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We use the contracted form of "to be" in everyday speech, such as "I'm," "you're," "he's," "she's," "we're," and "they're" when using the present continuous.
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The present continuous tense is used to describe actions happening right now, to talk about things you are currently doing in your life, and to talk about a planned event in the future.
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Practice
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Which of the following sentences is in the present progressive tense?
Write a sentence using the present progressive tense to describe what you are doing right now.
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Exit ticket
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“Write three sentences using the present progressive tense. Each sentence should describe an action that is happening right now. Use the verbs 'read', 'eat', and 'listen'.”
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