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Present Progressive An Introduction

The Present Progressive tense describes actions currently happening and is formed by combining the present tense of 'to be' with the -ing form of a verb. It is used for ongoing actions, temporary actions, future arrangements, and changing situations. The document also discusses the differences between the Present Progressive and Simple Present, the use of stative verbs, and how to form negatives and questions.

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Present Progressive An Introduction

The Present Progressive tense describes actions currently happening and is formed by combining the present tense of 'to be' with the -ing form of a verb. It is used for ongoing actions, temporary actions, future arrangements, and changing situations. The document also discusses the differences between the Present Progressive and Simple Present, the use of stative verbs, and how to form negatives and questions.

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Present Progressive:

An Introduction
The Present Progressive tense, also known as the Present Continuous
tense, describes an action that is happening now. It is formed by
combining the present tense of the verb "to be" with the -ing form of a
verb.

by Maria Jose Robledo


Formation of the Present Progressive
1 2 3

Subject Verb "to be" -ing Form


Start with the subject of the Follow the subject with the present Finally, add the -ing form of the
sentence. This is the person or tense of the verb "to be" (am, is, or main verb to describe the action
thing performing the action. are). that is happening now.
Uses of the Present
Progressive
1 Ongoing Action 2 Temporary Action
Describes actions that are Indicates actions happening
happening right now. for a limited time, not
necessarily in the exact
moment of speaking.

3 Future Arrangements 4 Changing Situations


Indicates plans for the Show actions or situations
future, often with specific that are changing or
times or dates. developing over time.
Continuous vs. Simple Present
Present Progressive Simple Present
Used for actions that are happening right now, temporary Used for habitual actions, facts, and general truths.
actions, or planned future events.
Stative Verbs and the
Present Progressive
Stative Verbs Examples
Express states or conditions Love, hate, know, believe,
rather than actions. They understand, need, want, seem,
usually do not use the present appear.
progressive.
Negatives and Questions in
the Present Progressive
Form Example

Negative He is not eating.

Question Are you working?


Adverbs with the Present
Progressive
Frequency Adverbs
1 These adverbs describe how often an action happens, like
"always", "often", "sometimes", "rarely", or "never".

Manner Adverbs
2 These adverbs describe how an action is done, like
"quickly", "slowly", "carefully", "loudly", or "quietly".

Time Adverbs
3 These adverbs specify when an action takes place, like
"now", "today", "this week", "at the moment", or "right now".
When to Use the Present
Progressive

Ongoing Action Future Arrangements


Describes actions happening at Indicates plans or appointments
the time of speaking. in the future.

Changing Situations Temporary Actions


Shows actions or situations Indicates actions happening for a
evolving over time. limited duration.

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