Present Continuous Tense which is often called as Present Progressive Tense. First form of verb with ‘ing’ means present participle is used with Singular & Plural Subjects. Singular Subjects are he, she, it and single name. Plural Subjects are I, We, They, You and many things.
Present Continuous Tense
Helping Verbs and form of verb of Present Progressive Tense
Helping verbs —————————>
Form of Verb —————————>
Is, Am & Are
1st form of verb (with ing used for all Subjects)
Identification & Formation
Affirmative Sentences (positive)
| Subject | Helping Verb | Verb | Object |
|---|---|---|---|
| She | is | helping | Ayesha |
| They | are | reading | book |
| I | am | playing | volley ball |
Negative Sentences (negative)
| Subject | Helping Verb | not | Verb | Object |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| She | is | not | helping | Ayesha |
| They | are | not | reading | book |
| I | am | not | playing | volley ball |
Interrogative Sentences (question)
| Helping Verb | Subject | Verb | Object | Punctuation Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Are | you | helping | Ayesha | ? |
| Is | he | reading | book | ? |
| Am | I | playing | volley ball | ? |
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English Tenses
Present
Present Perfect Continuous Tense
Past
Future