Present Progressive Tense

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What is the present progressive tense?

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The present progressive tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing. It is formed using the verb 'to be' (am, is, are) + the verb ending in -ing.

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How do you form the present progressive tense for 'I'?

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You use 'am' + verb ending in -ing. Example: I am running.

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How do you form the present progressive tense for 'he' or 'she'?

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You use 'is' + verb ending in -ing. Example: She is dancing.

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How do you form the present progressive tense for 'they' or 'we'?

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You use 'are' + verb ending in -ing. Example: They are playing.

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What is the present progressive form of 'to eat' for 'he'?

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He is eating.

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What is the present progressive form of 'to read' for 'she'?

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She is reading.

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What is the present progressive form of 'to sleep' for 'they'?

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They are sleeping.

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What is the present progressive form of 'to write' for 'I'?

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I am writing.

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What question can you ask to find out what someone is doing?

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You can ask, 'What are you doing?' or 'What is he/she doing?'

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What is the present progressive form of 'to sing' for 'we'?

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We are singing.