It is used to show that a work is being done. It is still being done.
For Example :
- Sam is painting a picture.
This sentence shows that the subject Sam is doing a work in the present time.
This work is continuing now.
Basic Rules :
In this tense: is, am are along with first form of verb with ing is used.
- He is drinking water.
- I am painting a picture.
- You are taking your meals.
AFFIRMATIVE SENTENCES
With First person singular ‘am’ along with first form of verb with ‘ing’ is used.
For Example :
- I am writing a letter.
With First person plural,second person singular and plural and third person plural ‘are’ is used with first form of verb and ing .
- We are playing a match.
- You are making a noise.
- They are singing a song.
With third person singular ‘is’ is used with first form of verb and ing.
For example :
- He is drinking water.
- NEGATIVE SENTENCES
‘Is, Am or Are’ + Not + First form of verb + ing is used.
For Example :
- Boys are not playing a football match.
INTERROGATIVE SENTENCES
‘Is, Am or Are’ is used before subject. First form of verb + ing is used.
Sign of interrogation is used.
For Example :
- Are the boys playing a football match?
- Are the girls not singing a song ?
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