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Present Continuous

~1 min readUpdated July 22, 20268 practice exercises

Lesson Goal

Students will learn to use the present continuous tense. They will understand its structure and common uses.

Key Points

Structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb + ing. Use it for actions happening now. Key rule: Always use 'am', 'is', or 'are' with 'verb+ing'.

Examples

  • He is playing. (Anh ấy đang chơi.)
  • She is reading. (Cô ấy đang đọc.)
  • They are dancing. (Họ đang nhảy.)
  • I am cooking. (Tôi đang nấu ăn.)
  • We are watching TV. (Chúng tôi đang xem TV.)
  • You are singing. (Bạn đang hát.)

Memory Tips

  • 💡 Use 'am', 'is', 'are' before 'verb+ing'.
  • 💡 'Am' with 'I'.
  • 💡 'Is' with 'He, She, It'.
  • 💡 'Are' with 'You, We, They'.
  • 💡 'Playing', 'Running', 'Eating' show action now!
  • 💡 'Verbs' + 'ing' for action now.

Summary

The present continuous shows actions happening now. Remember 'am', 'is', 'are' before 'verb+ing'. Easy to practice!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remember: "Use 'am', 'is', 'are' before 'verb+ing'."?
Use 'am', 'is', 'are' before 'verb+ing'.
How do I remember: "'Am' with 'I'."?
'Am' with 'I'.
How do I remember: "'Is' with 'He, She, It'."?
'Is' with 'He, She, It'.
How do I remember: "'Are' with 'You, We, They'."?
'Are' with 'You, We, They'.

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Practice Exercises

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Present Continuous (e.g. He is playing) Part 1
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Present Continuous (e.g. He is playing) Part 2
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Present Continuous (e.g. He is playing) Part 2

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Present simple or present continuous Part 1
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Present simple or present continuous Part 2
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Present simple or present continuous Part 3
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present continuous Part 1
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present continuous Part 2

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present continuous Part 3
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present continuous Part 3

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