Present Continuous Tense
ICSE · Class 5 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition
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What is the -ing form of 'run'?
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running
For verbs ending in consonant-vowel-consonant, we double the last letter before adding -ing. So, 'run' becomes 'running'.
Which word often comes with the present continuous tense?
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now
Words like 'now', 'at this moment', and 'today' are often used with the present continuous tense to show current action.
Which of these verbs correctly forms its -ing form by dropping 'e'?
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drive,write
Verbs ending in 'e' drop the 'e' before adding -ing. So, 'drive' becomes 'driving' and 'write' becomes 'writing'.
The present continuous tense shows an action that is happening now.
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True
Yes, the present continuous tense is used for actions that are in progress at the time of speaking.
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