The Present Continuous Tense

The Present Continuous Tense

Usage:

The present continuous tense (also called the present progressive tense) is commonly used in English for actions happening right now(at the time of speaking), or in the future. 

Verb:

First form of verb +ing (example:eating,swimming/living)

Helping Verb:

Are(We,You,They and Plural nouns)

Is(He,She,It and Singular nouns)

Am( I )

How to make a Simple Sentence?

Subject+Helping verb+First form of Verb+ing+Object.

Example: They are playing tennis.

She is washing the plates.

He is praising his brother.

I am flying a kite.

How to make an Interrogative Sentence?

Helping Verb+Subject+First form of Verb+ing+Object ?

Example: Are they playing tennis?

Is she washing the plates?

Is he praising his brother?

Am I flying a kite?

How to make a Negative Sentence?

Subject+Helping Verb+not+First form of Verb+ing+Object.

Example: They are not playing tennis.

She is not washing the plates.

He is not praising his brother.

I am not flying a kite.