The tense is formed using the auxiliary verb to be (am/is/are) combined with the base form of the main verb plus the suffix -ing (the present participle). Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing Example: She is reading a book. Negative Form: Subject + am/is/are + not + verb-ing Example: They are not (aren't) watching television. Interrogative Form: Am/Is/Are + Subject + verb-ing? Example: Are you listening to the music? Spelling Rules for "-ing" Verbs
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The sun is shining brightly. → _________________________________?
(Answer Key: 1. I want a new car. / 2. This book belongs to Sarah. / 3. I understand the math lesson. / 4. Correct – here "looking" implies intentional action or perception.) present continuous tense exercises printable
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My father __________ (cook) dinner in the kitchen right now. The tense is formed using the auxiliary verb
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To make a sentence negative, simply insert between the "be" verb and the "-ing" verb. Formula: Subject + am/is/are + not + Verb-ing Example: They are not (aren't) watching television. Yes/No Questions To ask a question, invert the subject and the "be" verb. Formula: Am/Is/Are + Subject + Verb-ing? Example: Is she baking a cake? Wh- Questions Interrogative Form: Am/Is/Are + Subject + verb-ing
The birds are singing in the trees. → _________________________________ Part 3: Asking Questions Turn these statements into questions.
The dogs are not barking outside. / The dogs aren't barking outside. Worksheet 3 Answers am trying (action happening now) walks (routine) / is taking (temporary exception) boils (scientific fact / present simple) is raining (action happening now)
The present continuous tense, also known as the present progressive tense, is a verb tense that indicates an action that is happening now, is in progress, or is temporary. It's formed using the present tense of the verb "to be" (am, is, are) and the -ing form of the main verb.
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