Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • Present Continuous/ Present Progressive Tense: Rizka Rahmawati

    Uploaded by

    Jabal Thoriq Ibrahim 1F-D3 ADBIS
    5 views5 pages
    The document discusses the present continuous tense in English, also known as the present progressive tense. It explains that the present continuous tense is formed using the verb "to be" plus the "-ing" form of the main verb. It provides examples of how the tense is used with different subjects, including "I", "he/she", and plural subjects. Additionally, it outlines some common functions of the present continuous tense, such as to describe ongoing activities, temporary actions, and future plans.

    Original Description:

    Original Title

    Present Continuous

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document
    The document discusses the present continuous tense in English, also known as the present progressive tense. It explains that the present continuous tense is formed using the verb "to be" plus the "-ing" form of the main verb. It provides examples of how the tense is used with different subjects, including "I", "he/she", and plural subjects. Additionally, it outlines some common functions of the present continuous tense, such as to describe ongoing activities, temporary actions, and future plans.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    5 views5 pages

    Present Continuous/ Present Progressive Tense: Rizka Rahmawati

    Uploaded by

    Jabal Thoriq Ibrahim 1F-D3 ADBIS
    The document discusses the present continuous tense in English, also known as the present progressive tense. It explains that the present continuous tense is formed using the verb "to be" plus the "-ing" form of the main verb. It provides examples of how the tense is used with different subjects, including "I", "he/she", and plural subjects. Additionally, it outlines some common functions of the present continuous tense, such as to describe ongoing activities, temporary actions, and future plans.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    of 5

    Present Continuous/

    Present Progressive
    tense
    Rizka Rahmawati
    Am -> for I
    To
    be
    Is -> for singular subject (she/he/a cat/my
    mother/Jenny ..etc)

    Are -> for plural subjects


    (you/we/they/the cats/ my parents/
    Jessica and Jenny..etc)
    Forms

    S + to be + verb-ing
    I + am + V-ing

    He/she/ A cat + is+ V-ing

    They/we/you/people + are + V-ng


    Functions

    On going activity
    • My mother is cooking now

    Temporary action
    • I am staying with my grandparents during my house re-
    construction.

    Future plan
    • We are having an important meeting tomorrow
    Thank you

    You might also like