When do we use the present progressive? 1. To talk about an action that is happening at the moment of speaking - something we're doing right now!  I 'm work ing on the computer. He 's study ing - he can't go out. 2. To talk about an arrangement or plan in the near future (usually with a future time expression). They 're go ing on a business trip next week. She 's throw ing him a suprise birthday party tonight. 3. To complain about irritating actions that are repeated regulary. He 's always los ing his keys. Click here to see to be contractions
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I am = I'm
He is not = He's not / He isn't |
How do we use the present progressive? [+] I  add the helping verb am + verbing You, we, they add the helping verb are + verb ing He, she it add the helping verb is + verb ing I am learn ing about the present progressive right now. We (you / they) are writ ing a paper on the influence of family size on education attainment. (He /she / it) The store is clos ing early today because of the holiday. [-] I add the helping verb am not + verb ing You, we, they add the helping verb are not + verb ing He, she it add the helping verb is not + verb ing I 'm not talk ing to her. They (you / we) 're not gett ing up anytime soon. He (/she / it) isn't going to the doctor. [?] I Start the question with the helping verb Am + verb ing You, we, they Start the question with the helping verb are + verb ing He, she it Start the question withthe helping verb is + verb ing Am I dream ing, or is this really you? Are you (we / they) spend ing the night at her place? Is he (/she / it) sleep ing or can we make noise? Please note - there are certain verbs that are not used in the present progressive.  Time Expressions used in the Present Progressive | | now | | | right now | | | at the moment | | | | | Also ≈ | | | always | | | forever | | | | |
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