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ICSE · Class 6 · English Language- Grammar

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Card 1Present Continuous Tense

What is the Present Continuous Tense?

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The Present Continuous Tense is used to describe an action that is happening right now or around the current time. It is formed using 'am/is/are' + the -ing form of the verb. Example: 'I am reading a …

Card 2Present Continuous Tense

How do you form the Present Continuous Tense in affirmative sentences?

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Affirmative form: Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing. Example: 'She is dancing.' 'We are playing football.'…

Card 3Present Continuous Tense

How do you form negative sentences in the Present Continuous Tense?

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Negative form: Subject + am/is/are + not + verb-ing. Example: 'He is not eating.' 'They are not watching TV.' Short forms: isn't, aren't.

Card 4Present Continuous Tense

How do you ask questions in the Present Continuous Tense?

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Question form: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb-ing? Example: 'Are you sleeping?' 'Is she cooking?'…

Card 5Present Continuous Tense

What are the short forms of 'am not', 'is not', and 'are not'?

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'Am not' → I'm not (no contraction for 'am not' alone). 'Is not' → isn't. 'Are not' → aren't. Example: 'She isn't coming.' 'They aren't playing.'…

Card 6Present Continuous Tense

When do we use the Present Continuous Tense?

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We use it for: 1) Actions happening now (e.g., 'I am writing'). 2) Temporary actions (e.g., 'She is staying with us'). 3) Planned future events (e.g., 'We are going to Delhi tomorrow').

Card 7Present Continuous Tense

Give an example of Present Continuous Tense used for a future plan.

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Example: 'I am leaving for Mumbai tomorrow.' Even though it's about the future, we use Present Continuous because it's a fixed plan.

Card 8Past Continuous Tense

What is the Past Continuous Tense?

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The Past Continuous Tense describes an action that was ongoing in the past. It is formed with 'was/were' + verb-ing. Example: 'I was studying when the phone rang.'…

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What are the important topics in Continuous Tense for ICSE Class 6 English Language- Grammar?
Key topics in Continuous Tense include Present Continuous Tense, Past Continuous Tense, Future Continuous Tense, Rules for Adding -ing to Verbs. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How many flashcards are available for Continuous Tense?
There are 30 flashcards for Continuous Tense covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
How should I revise Continuous Tense for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 50 practice questions on Continuous Tense. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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