The present
continuous or the present progressive tense is used to tell about whatever
action is happening at the time of speaking.
Any temporary
action, and/or an incomplete action is expressed in the present continuous
tense. It is also known as present progressive tense.
The
verb in the present continuous tense is made of two parts:
1.
The present tense form of verb
‘to be’ – is/am/are
2.
‘ing’ affixed to the base
verb.
Sentences in the
present continuous form have a specified structure:
The affirmative
sentence structure
subject + present tense form of verb ‘to be’ + base verb+ing
Example: She (subject)+ is (present tense form
of ‘to be’)+ sing (base-verb)+ing ==> She is singing.
Negative sentence structure:
subject+ present tense form of verb ‘to be’ + not + base verb +
‘ing’
Example: She is not singing
Interrogative structure:
Present tense form of verb ‘to be’ + subject + base verb + ing +
Question tag
Example: Is she singing?
At the end of this
lesson, all learners will be able to:
1.
Use the ‘ing’ form of
verbs to describe actions as they happen.
2.
Use present continuous
forms appropriately.
3.
Apply rules and
exceptions to make a sentence in present continuous tense.
4.
Use present continuous
tense in interrogative and negative sentences.
5.
Differentiate between
the simple present and present continuous form of verbs.
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