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    The document discusses the present continuous tense, also called the present progressive tense. It is used to describe an action that is ongoing or in progress at the present time. The present continuous tense formula uses a subject, the verb "to be" (am, is, are), a verb with "-ing" ending, and an object. Examples are provided to illustrate how to form positive, negative, and interrogative sentences in the present continuous tense.

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    The document discusses the present continuous tense, also called the present progressive tense. It is used to describe an action that is ongoing or in progress at the present time. The present continuous tense formula uses a subject, the verb "to be" (am, is, are), a verb with "-ing" ending, and an object. Examples are provided to illustrate how to form positive, negative, and interrogative sentences in the present continuous tense.

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    What is Present Continuous Tense?

    Present Continuous tense is a tense that


    used to express a continued or on going
    action at present time. It expresses an
    action which is in progress at the time of
    speaking. For example, “I am cooking
    fried rice” Present Continuous tense is
    also called Present progressive tense.
    Present Continuous Tense Function
    1. to describe an action that is going on at this moment
    example "you are studying English".
    2. to describe an action that is going on during this
    period of time or a trend: Are you still working for the
    same company?
    3. to describe an action or event in the future, which has
    already been planned or prepared
    example "we're going on holiday tomorrow“
    4. to describe a temporary event or situation
    example "He usually plays the drums, but he's playing
    bass guitar tonight"
    Present Continuous Tense Formula

    Sentence Formula Example


    positive Subject + Tobe (am, is, He is Playing
    are) + V ing + Object Football
    (+)
    Subject + Tobe (am, is,
    negatif He is not Playing
    are) + NOT + V ing +
    Football
    (-) Object

    Tobe (am, is, are) +


    interrogative Is He Playing
    Subject + V ing + Object
    Football ?
    (?) +?
    Example of Present Continuous
    Tense
    I am playing cricket
    You are writing a letter
    They are playing football
    We are studying English
    She is cooking fried rice
    There is some birds on the trees. It is flying
    He is reading a book
    The Rules in Using V+ing
    Come + ing = coming
    See + ing = seeing
    Get + ing = getting
    Allot + ing = allotting
    Lie + ing = lying
    travel + l + ing = travelling
    Please choice the present continuous sentence in the text
    below!
    Adi lives in Surabaya. He has a book. Now, he wants
    to read. Adi reads book in a room. Adi has a friend. Her
    name is Anna. She is not from Surabaya.
    His mother is cooking and his father is taking a bath
    when Anna calls him. She wants to play with him. Anna
    asks Adi, “Do you want to play with me?”
    Adi answers, “Ok, I am reading now but finish soon.”
    Adi and Anna play together. After hours, Adi asks Anna,
    “Are you hungry?” Anna replies, “Yes, I am hungry.”
    At last, they go to kitchen for eating. Adi does not like
    chicken. He eats vegetables. Anna eats chicken but she does
    not like vegetables. They do not like eggs.
    Adi’s mother comes and says, “What are you doing here?
    Don’t eat here.“ Adi and Anna go to dining room.

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