Present Progressive

Present Progressive

Description:
An action is happening now in the present.

An action is happening now and is in progress.

An action is happening in the near future.
Signal Words:
now, at the moment, right now, just now
Positive:
am/are/is + 1st verb form + ing
I am writing an essay right now.

He is at home and watching TV.

I am training to become a bodybuilder.
Negative:
am/are/is+ not + 1st verb form + ing
I am not working right now.

He isn't leaving his house this Sunday.

We aren't visiting our grandma next Friday.
Question:
am/are/is + 1st verb form + ing
What are you doing?

Isn't he studying at the moment?

What am I doing with my life?

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