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Present Continuous Tense — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 5 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition

What Present Continuous Tense covers in ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition · 2026-27

Topics in Present Continuous Tense

1

What is the Present Continuous Tense?

  • It describes an action that is happening right now.
  • It shows an action in progress at the time of speaking.
  • It is also called the Present Progressive Tense.
2

How to Form the -ing Verb

  • Most verbs: add -ing directly — play → playing.
  • Verbs ending in 'e': drop 'e' and add -ing — write → writing.
  • Verbs ending in 'ie': change to 'y' and add -ing — die → dying.
3

When to Use Present Continuous Tense

  • To describe actions happening now — 'I am reading a book.'
  • For temporary actions — 'He is staying with his uncle this week.'
  • To talk about future plans — 'We are going to Delhi tomorrow.'
4

Present Continuous vs Simple Present Tense

  • Simple Present: for habits, routines, general truths — 'I play football every Sunday.'
  • Present Continuous: for actions happening now — 'I am playing football now.'
  • Signal words: Simple Present uses 'always', 'usually', 'every day'; Present Continuous uses 'now', 'at this moment'.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Present Continuous Tense

DefinitionFormationUsesSignal WordsSimple Present vs Present ContinuousVerb Changes for -ing Form

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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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