Here are ten examples of affirmative sentences in the Present Continuous tense:
- I am currently writing an essay.
- You are watching TV right now.
- She is studying for her exams.
- He is playing football with his friends.
- They are having a picnic in the park.
- We are cooking dinner for tonight.
- The kids are playing with their toys.
- The sun is setting in the horizon.
- The birds are chirping in the trees.
- The teacher is explaining the lesson to the class.
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About the Present Continuous tense
The present continuous tense is a verb tense that describes an action that is currently happening or in progress at the time of speaking. It is also sometimes called the present progressive tense. In English grammar, the present continuous tense is formed using a form of the auxiliary verb “to be” (am, is, are) followed by the present participle (-ing) form of the main verb.
For example, “I am walking to the store” is a present continuous sentence because the action of walking is currently happening at the time of speaking. See many more examples of sentences in the present continuous tense.
The present continuous tense can be used to describe an action that is happening right now, a temporary situation or activity that is currently taking place, or a future arrangement that has been planned or scheduled. It is often used to describe actions that are in progress or incomplete, and may continue beyond the moment of speaking.
In addition to its use in describing ongoing actions, the present continuous tense can also be used to describe annoyance or irritation, or to convey a sense of urgency or emphasis. For example, “Why are you always interrupting me?” or “I am really enjoying this book” both use the present continuous tense to emphasize a particular feeling or attitude.
Affirmative sentences in the present continuous tense
In affirmative sentences, we use the verb „to be“ in its present tense in combination with a verb and the suffix –ing. We have to distinguish between the person of the subject in every sentence to know how and when to use the correct form of the verb „to be“. We will only use the forms „am“, „is“ or „are“.
Once we know which form of the verb we have to use, we just add a verb with the –ing form.
The sentence will look as follows:
Subject + to be (am/is/are) + verb +(-ing) + object.
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