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Using the Verb "To be"

Writing - English Language

Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb β€œto be” in the present tense ( am, is, are). 
Pay attention to the subject of each sentence to choose the correct form.

Present Continuous Tense

Writing - English Language

πŸ“ Student Instruction: Present Continuous Tense

  1. When do we use Present Continuous?

    • To talk about actions happening right now.
    • To talk about temporary actions.
    • Example: I am reading a book now.
  1. Form
  • Affirmative (+): Subject + am/is/are + verb+ing

    • I am playing football.
    • She is cooking dinner.
    • They are studying English.
  • Negative (–): Subject + am/is/are + not + verb+ing

    • I am not playing football.
    • He is not (isn’t) sleeping.
    • We are not (aren’t) watching TV.
  • Question (?): Am/Is/Are + subject + verb+ing

    • Am I talking too fast?
    • Is she singing?
    • Are they playing outside?
  1. Spelling rules for -ing
  • Most verbs β†’ add -ing

    • play β†’ playing
  • Verb ending in -e β†’ drop e + ing

    • write β†’ writing
  • Short verb (CVC: consonant + vowel + consonant) β†’ double last consonant + ing

    • run β†’ running
  1. Time words for Present Continuous
  • now
  • right now
  • at the moment
  • today

πŸ‘‰ Practice Example:
Change the verb into Present Continuous.

  • She (eat) lunch now. β†’ She is eating lunch now.
  • I (not watch) TV. β†’ I am not watching TV.
  • (they / play) football? β†’ Are they playing football?

present continouse tense

Writing - English Language

fill the blank uisng am, is, are

TO BE (AM/IS/ARE)

Writing - English Language

Work in groups of three. Read the instructions and complete all the activities.

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