The PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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The Present
Progressive
Use the Present Progressive to talk about things
happening now, at the moment.

They are smiling at the camera.

The Present
Progressive
Affirmative Form

To form the Present Progressive

positive, use subject + (to be) + verb
+ -ing

I am
You are
We are
They are watching TV

He is
She is
It is
The Present
Progressive
Examples:

• “What are you doing now?”

• “I am cooking.”
• She is studying at the moment.
• It is raining.
• We are thinking about you.
• They are playing baseball.
The Present
Progressive

It is common to use the contracted form:

“What are you doing now?”

• “I’m cooking.”
• He’s studying at the moment.
• It’s raining.
• We’re thinking about you.
• They’re playing baseball.
The Present
Progressive

Be careful! Some verbs are never used in

the Present Progressive:
like, want, need, believe.

• I’m believing in God.

• I believe in God.

• She’s wanting a soda.

• She wants a soda.
Now let’s have some practice!
Present Progressive
Quiz
Question 1

My children are doing their homework.

a) Correct

b) Incorrect
Present Progressive
Quiz
Question 2

He's running to work because he's late.

a) Correct

b) Incorrect
Present Progressive
Quiz
Question 3

Stop opening all the packages - you're

making a mess!

a) Correct

b) Incorrect
Present Progressive
Quiz
Question 4

Clara and Jill is reading the newspaper.

a) Correct

b) Incorrect
Present Progressive
Quiz
Question 5

I'm sitting next to my brother.

a) Correct

b) Incorrect
Present Progressive
Quiz
Question 6

I learning English in school.

a) Correct

b) Incorrect
Present Progressive
Quiz
Question 7

Billy and Mark are driving to the airport

at the moment.

a) Correct

b) Incorrect
Present Progressive
Quiz
Question 8

She wearing a white T-shirt and jeans.

a) Correct

b) Incorrect
Present Progressive
Quiz
Question 9

My friends is talking with the teacher.

a) Correct

b) Incorrect
Present Progressive
Quiz
Question 10

James is listen to the radio.

a) Correct

b) Incorrect
Further practice:
https://www.englisch-
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