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Is, Are, Am with -ing Form of the Doing Words — Chapter Summary

ICSE · Class 2 · English Grammar and Composition

Summary of Is, Are, Am with -ing Form of the Doing Words for ICSE Class 2 English Grammar and Composition. This chapter teaches Class 2 students how.

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Overview

This chapter teaches Class 2 students how to use the helping verbs 'is', 'are', and 'am' with the -ing form of action words (doing words). These combinations help us talk about things that are happening right now. For example, 'I am eating' means the action is going on at this moment. Learning this

Key Concepts

We use 'am' with 'I'

We use 'am' with 'I', 'is' with 'he', 'she', and 'it', and 'are' with 'you', 'we', and 'they'. These verbs help show who is doing something and when.

Doing words like 'run'

Doing words like 'run', 'jump', 'eat' become 'running', 'jumping', 'eating' when we add -ing. This shows the action is happening now.

When we use 'is/am/are' with

When we use 'is/am/are' with an -ing verb, we make a present continuous sentence. It tells what someone is doing right now.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the use of 'is', 'are', and 'am' with -ing verbs
  • Identify correct helping verbs based on the subject
  • Form simple present continuous sentences
  • Apply grammar rules in speaking and writing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Is, Are, Am with -ing Form of the Doing Words for ICSE Class 2 English Grammar and Composition?
Key topics in Is, Are, Am with -ing Form of the Doing Words include Understanding 'Is', 'Are', 'Am', Using -ing Form with Subjects. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 2 exams.
How should I revise Is, Are, Am with -ing Form of the Doing Words for Class 2 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 40 practice questions on Is, Are, Am with -ing Form of the Doing Words. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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