• The present continuous or progressive present tense is the
verb tense we use to express actions that take place at the time they are mentioned.
• The main characteristic of this verb tense is the use of the
gerund "ing". STRUCTURE OF THE SENTENCE Example: VERBS Play -- playing Sing -- singing Study -- studying Take -- taking Dance -- dancing Come -- coming Die -- dying Lie – lying Run -- running AFFIRMATIVE SENTENCES
• I'm fixing the machine
• She is looking for the book • He is taking a bath. • We are planning a party • They are studying NEGATIVE SENTENCES
• I'm not fixing the machine
• She is not looking for the book • We are not planning a party • They are not studying INTERROGATIVE SENTENCES
• Am I fixing the machine? - Yes, I am,
• Is she cleaning the room now? - Yes, she is cleaning the room now. • Are we planning a party? - No, we are not planning a party. • Are they studying? - Yes, they are