Present Continuous Tense Story--GA

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What is the present continuous tense?

Back

The present continuous tense is a verb tense used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing. It is formed using the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the present participle (verb+ing).

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

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How do you form the present continuous tense?

Back

To form the present continuous tense, use the appropriate form of 'to be' (am, is, are) followed by the base verb with an -ing ending. For example: 'I am running.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is an example of a sentence in the present continuous tense?

Back

An example of a sentence in the present continuous tense is: 'She is reading a book.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Identify the correct present continuous form: 'They ___ (play) soccer.'

Back

They are playing soccer.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Which of the following is NOT a correct present continuous sentence? 'He is swim.'

Back

'He is swim.' is incorrect. The correct form is 'He is swimming.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the negative form of the present continuous tense?

Back

The negative form of the present continuous tense is created by adding 'not' after the verb 'to be'. For example: 'She is not studying.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

How do you ask a question in the present continuous tense?

Back

To ask a question in the present continuous tense, invert the subject and the verb 'to be'. For example: 'Are you coming to the party?'.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the difference between the present simple and present continuous tense?

Back

The present simple tense describes habitual actions or general truths, while the present continuous tense describes actions that are happening at the moment of speaking.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Provide an example of a negative present continuous sentence.

Back

An example of a negative present continuous sentence is: 'They are not watching TV.'

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the structure of a present continuous sentence?

Back

The structure of a present continuous sentence is: Subject + form of 'to be' + verb+ing.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D