By. Richard Nordquist. Updated on September 20, 2019. In English grammar , the present progressive is a verb construction comprised of a present form of the verb "to be" plus a present participle that usually conveys a sense of ongoing action at the present time. This construction is also known as the durative aspect. What is Present Progressive? The present progressive tense describes actions that are happening right now. It is formed using the word "to be" plus the present participle (-ing). For example: "She is studying English." The present progressive tense is formed by using 'is/am/are + base form(-ing) Example: Look! James is taking a picture of another tourist. predetermined plans or appointments that have been made for the near future. Example: He is meeting his friend Brad tonight. actions that are only happening temporarily. Examples of Present progressive tense- I am reading a novel. He is playing football. People are watching the cricket match. I am not watching TV at this moment. Are they doing the work now? What is going on in your house? Are you working? Structure of Present Continuous Tense. Grammar Rules. Grammar rules Verbs The Present Progressive Tense. The Present Progressive Tense. Spelling Tip. Verbing (Present Participle) Add ing to most verbs. Ex. play > play ing, cry > cry ing, bark > bark ing. For verbs that end in e, remove the e and add ing. Ex: slide > slid ing, ride > rid ing. An example is: I have been reading the same book for about a month now. Each verb tense has a specific, individualized role within the English language and a particular way to be formatted .

5 examples of present progressive tense