Present Continuous Tense

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What is the Present Continuous Tense?

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The Present Continuous Tense is a verb tense used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing at the moment of speaking.

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How is the Present Continuous Tense formed?

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The Present Continuous Tense is formed using the verb 'to be' (am/is/are) + the base form of the main verb + -ing.

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Provide an example of a sentence in the Present Continuous Tense.

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She is reading a book.

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What is the structure of a negative sentence in the Present Continuous Tense?

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Subject + 'to be' (am/is/are) + not + verb(-ing). Example: He is not playing.

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How do you form a question in the Present Continuous Tense?

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Invert the subject and the verb 'to be'. Example: Are you studying?

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What are some common time expressions used with the Present Continuous Tense?

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Common time expressions include 'now', 'at the moment', 'right now', and 'currently'.

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What is the difference between the Present Simple and Present Continuous Tense?

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The Present Simple describes habitual actions or general truths, while the Present Continuous describes actions happening at the moment.

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What is the use of the Present Continuous Tense?

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It is used to describe actions that are happening right now, future plans, or temporary situations.

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Can the Present Continuous Tense be used for future events?

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Yes, it can be used to describe planned future events. Example: I am meeting my friend tomorrow.

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What is the rule for spelling changes when adding -ing to a verb?

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For most verbs, add -ing. For verbs ending in 'e', drop the 'e' before adding -ing (e.g., make -> making).