English

Present Continuous Tense

Form sentences for actions happening now or around the present time.

Subject + am/is/are + Verb-ing

Formula Explanation

Use the appropriate form of be followed by the present participle.

Variables Explained

Am/is/are = Auxiliary verbs; Verb-ing = Present participle.

Solved Example

Complete: They ___ playing football.
Correct answer: They are playing football.

Exam Tip

Do not omit the auxiliary verb am, is or are.