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Is, Are, Am + -ing

ICSE · Class 1 · English Grammar and Composition

Step-by-step guide to study Is, Are, Am + -ing in ICSE Class 1 English Grammar and Composition. Topics to cover, practice strategy, and time allocation.

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas, and key concepts.

2
Day 3

Practice Problems

Solve textbook exercises and additional practice questions. There are 44 questions available for this chapter.

3
Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key formulas and concepts without looking at notes. Take a practice quiz to test your understanding. Mark weak areas for re-revision.

4
Day 7

Spaced Revision

Revisit Is, Are, Am + -ing after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall. Solve previous year questions from this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Am is used with 'I'.
  • Is is used with 'he', 'she', and 'it'.
  • Are is used with 'you', 'we', and 'they'.

  • The -ing form shows an action is happening now.
  • Helping verb must match the subject.
  • This is called the present continuous tense.

  • We use this tense to describe current actions.
  • Examples include school, home, and outdoor activities.
  • It helps us talk about what people or things are doing at this moment.

Memory Tips

Use 'am' with 'I'

Use 'is' with he, she, it

Use 'are' with you, we, they

Adding -ing to verbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Is, Are, Am + -ing for ICSE Class 1 English Grammar and Composition?
Is, Are, Am + -ing covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 1 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Is, Are, Am + -ing — ICSE Class 1 English Grammar and Composition?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 44 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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