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Present Continuous Tense

ICSE · Class 5 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition

Step-by-step guide to study Present Continuous Tense in ICSE Class 5 Essentials of 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 29 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 Present Continuous Tense after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall. Solve previous year questions from 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?
Present Continuous Tense covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 5 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Present Continuous Tense — ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 29 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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