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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#1. The structure of Present Continuous Tense is:
#2. Are they ______ clothes?
#3. Am ______ coming to our home?
#4. Are ______ helping him to do the task.
#5. ______ we arguing with the teacher?
#6. First Form of Verb with ing is:
#7. Is ______ not riding a horse.
#8. Am I ______ on the bridge?
#9. Helping verbs used in Present Continuous Tense are:
#10. Young ______ not clapping and dancing.
English Tenses
Present
Present Perfect Continuous Tense
Past
Future
