The Present Progressive, also known as the Present Continuous, is used to show a current action. It is also used to show an action during a certain period of time. The Present Progressive can more uncommonly be used to demonstrate a future timeline. Also, make sure to use the right form of Verb to Be with the correct pronoun.
-I is used with Am
-You/We/They are used with Are
-She/He/It are used with Is
For actions now.
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For actions in a general time period.
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For planned actions in the future.
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Subject + Am/Is/Are + Verb with ING + Complement.
Examples:
I am working today.
We are singing Karaoke tonight
It is not functioning today.
Subject + Am/Is/Are + Not + Verb with ING + Complement.
Examples:
I am not traveling this week.
They are not having a good time.
He is not doing his homework.
Am/Is/Are + Subject + Verb with ING + Complement?
Examples:
Am I teaching today?
Are you learning today?
Is it barking at the squirrels?
Wh question word + Am/Is/Are + Subject + Verb with ING + Complement?
Examples?
What are you doing?
When is he coming home?
Where are we having lunch?
Who is she meeting today?
Why are you working on Sunday?
How is it going?