Class: SBA05

Term: SA1119
Teacher: Valeria Saucedo
Date: November 23rd, 2019

To form verbs in present participle (–ing)

we have the following rules:
- If the verb ends in a silent –e, drop
it, and add ing
Ex: shave -> shaving
Take -> taking
- If the verb ends in consonant + vowel
+ consonant, double the last
consonant:
Ex: put -> putting
Shop -> shopping
BE CAREFUL: this rule has exceptions:
if the verb ends in w, x or y. also, if
the syllable with more emphasis isn’t
the last one.
Ex: snow -> snowing
Play -> playing
Listen -> listening (emphasis n the first
syllable)

I’m going to a concert.

I’m going to a concert next Saturday.
Next Saturday, I’m going to a concert.

You are taking a test.

You are taking a test next class.

I am listening to the teacher at the

moment
I am studying English this year.

INFORMATION QUESTIONS:

What are you doing on Sunday?

Why are you reading that book?
When is Laura traveling to Miami?

WHO AS A SUBJECT
Who is traveling?
Laura is traveling to Miami
Who is Laura traveling with? -> who as
an object

Who is reading that book?

My classmates are reading that book.
Who are they reading that book with?
The teacher.
Who is talking right now in the class?
The teacher is talking.
Who is she talking to?
She is talking to the students.