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Present Continuous Tense

ICSE · Class 3 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition

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Overview

The present continuous tense is used to talk about actions that are happening right now. It helps us describe what someone or something is doing at this very moment. This tense is very useful in everyday speaking and writing.

Key Concepts

The present continuous tense is used

The present continuous tense is used to describe an action that is going on right now. For example: 'I am eating', 'She is dancing'.

'Am' is used with 'I'

'Am' is used with 'I', 'is' is used with 'he', 'she', 'it', and 'are' is used with 'you', 'we', and 'they'. These helping verbs are followed by the ma

To form the present continuous tense

To form the present continuous tense, we add -ing to the base form of the verb. For example: 'run' becomes 'running', 'play' becomes 'playing'.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand what the present continuous tense is
  • Learn how to form sentences using 'am', 'is', and 'are' with verbs ending in -ing
  • Use the present continuous tense correctly in speaking and writing
  • Identify the correct subject-verb agreement in sentences

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Present Continuous Tense covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 3 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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