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Present Continuous Tense — Study Plan

ICSE · Class 5 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition

A step-by-step study plan for Present Continuous Tense, ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition: what to learn first, what to practise.

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: What is the Present Continuous Tense?, How to Form the -ing Verb, When to Use Present Continuous Tense.

2
Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 29 questions available for this chapter.

3
Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

4
Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Present Continuous Tense after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Used for actions happening now
  • Action is in progress
  • Not used for habits or general truths
  • Structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing
  • Choose correct helping verb based on subject
  • Learn rules for adding -ing to verbs
  • Drop 'e' before adding -ing
  • Double last consonant in CVC words
  • Change -ie to -y before adding -ing

Common Mistakes to Avoid

We use Present Continuous Tense for all actions happening around us, even if they are habits.

If a verb ends in 'e', we just add -ing. No need to remove the 'e'.

All verbs double the last letter when adding -ing.

Memory Tips

Structure of Present Continuous Tense: am/is/are + verb-ing

Use of Present Continuous: actions happening now

Dropping -e before adding -ing (e.g., write → writing)

Doubling the last letter (e.g., hit → hitting)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Present Continuous Tense for ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition?
Key topics in Present Continuous Tense include What is the Present Continuous Tense?, How to Form the -ing Verb, When to Use Present Continuous Tense, Present Continuous vs Simple Present Tense. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
How should I revise Present Continuous Tense for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 29 practice questions on Present Continuous Tense. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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