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(Present Progressive) He ______ (write) a story.
is writing
When do we use present progressive?
To talk about actions in progress now or with time expressions (right now, today..) or to talk about future plans
(Present Progressive) Today my sister _______ (dance) at her show.
is dancing
(Present Progressive) Next saturday I _________ (swim) with my friends.
am swimming
(Present Progressive) They _______ (dream) of becoming voice actors.
are dreaming
(Present Progressive) If the verb ends in "-ie", how do we change it?
Change "-ie" to "-y" and add "-ing" (Ex; Die = Dying)
(Present Progressive) If the verb ends in "--e", how do we change it?
Remove the "-e" and add "-ing". (Ex: write = writing)
(Present Progressive) If the verb ends with a vowel between two consonants, how do we change it?
Double the last consonant and add -ing (ex: swim = swimming)
When do we use present progressive?
To talk about actions in progress now or with time expressions (right now, today..) or to talk about future plans
When do we use present progressive?
To talk about actions in progress now or with time expressions (right now, today..) or to talk about future plans
(Present Progressive) The ball _______ (roll) down the street.
is rolling
(Present Progressive) We _____ (study) present progressive.
are studying
(Present Progressive) They _____ (win) the game!
are winning
(Present Progressive) I ______ (go) to see my cousin next week.
am going / am gonna
(Present Progressive) I _______ (play) a game today
am playing
When do we use simple present?
For habits, routines and things that are generally true
