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Present Continuous Tense (Form Is in Progress) : Studying
Present Continuous Tense (Form Is in Progress) : Studying
1. Sentence structure :
a.) Positive (+) : Subject + To be + V I-ing
I am
You are
They are
We are
Studying
She is
He is
It is
A. It is used to designate a work, deed, or event that occurs at this time or can also be
described as an event that is taking place
Example :
I am studying in the school now.
B. It is used to describe a work, deed or event to come in the future.
Example :
He is going to meet uncle in Siantar next month
C. It is used to designate a work, deed or event repeated again and again to this day and
as a continuous activity.
Example :
I have been eating rice since baby
The time mark that is usually used in this Present Continuous Tense is :
- Now - Tomorrow
- Today - This afternoon
- Right now - Soon
- At present - In a few days
- Tonight - This morning