KalimatNominal/nonverbal dalam kalimat Present Continuous Tense sama dengan Simple Present Tense. 3 C : 3 complement (adverb, adjective, noun) Am : I. Is : she, he, it, orang ke tiga tunggal. Contoh andi, sari dll. Are : they, we, you, orang ke tiga jamak. Contoh andi dan sari. Baca juga : Aturan Perubahan V1 Menjadi Ving. 8fS2Tp. What is the English Present Progressive Tense? The present progressive, also known as the present continuous tense, is formed with the verb be and the present participle or -ing form of the main verb. We use this tense to talk about actions that are in progress at the time of speaking and temporary actions. We can also use the present progressive to talk about future arrangements and plans. Learn how to conjugate verbs in the present progressive tense and get tips on its usage with Lingolia’s English grammar lesson. Then test your grammar skills in the exercises. Example James is travelling around Australia. He is staying at a youth hostel in a little Australian town. The town is becoming more and more popular because of its beautiful beaches. James is meeting his friend Brad in town tonight. Brad is working there as a tour guide over the summer. James is in the town centre now. Look! James is taking a picture of another tourist. When to use the English Present Progressive Tense We use the present progressive tense to describe actions that are taking place at the present moment, now 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 Example James is travelling around Australia. Brad is working there as a tour guide over the summer. actions that are currently happening, but not at the moment of speaking Example He is staying at a youth hostel. situations that are changing Example The town is becoming more and more popular because of its beautiful beaches. Signal Words English Present Progressive Tense Signal words can help us decide which tense to use. The signal words for the present progressive are at the moment now, just now, right now Listen! Look! How to conjugate the English Present Progressive Tense To conjugate verbs in the present progressive we use the conjugated form of the auxiliary verb be. Be is irregular see the table below. The main verb is conjugated in the -ing form or present participle, it is the same for all people. The table provides and overview of the conjugation of verbs in positive, negative and interrogative sentences in the present progressive tense. Present Participle – Spelling Rules Generally, the present participle is formed by adding -ing to the base infinitive form of a verb. However, there are a few exceptions An -e at the end of the word is removed, but -ee, -oe and -ye remain unchanged. Example come – coming but agree - agreeing The final consonant is doubled in words that have a short stressed vowel before the final consonant. However, -w, -x and -y are not doubled Example sit – sitting but fix –fixing An -l as the final consonant after a vowel is always doubled in British English but not in American English. Example travel – travelling British, traveling American An -ie at the end of the word is replaced by a -y. Example lie – lying Contractions Contractions are a combination of certain pronouns, verbs and the word not. They are mostly used in spoken and informal written English. The table below provides an overview of contractions in the present progressive using the verb be. Contractions in written English In written English, the contracted form of are can only be used after pronouns and not after nouns or names. ExampleThey’re travelling around Australia.but not The tourists’re travelling around Australia. Online exercises to improve your English Improve your English with Lingolia. Each grammar topic comes with one free exercise where you can review the basics, as well as many more Lingolia Plus exercises where you can practise according to your level. Check your understanding by hovering over the info bubbles for simple explanations and handy tips. Present Progressive – Free Exercise Present Progressive – mixed exercise Lingolia Plus English Unlock all grammar exercises for English with a Lingolia Plus account 983 interactive grammar exercises for English sorted by topic and level A1–C1 with a built-in progress tracker and awards system Get started with Lingolia Plus Present Progressive – Lingolia Plus Exercises Present Progressive – spelling test 1 A1 Present Progressive – spelling test 2 A2 Present Progressive – contractions be A1 Present Progressive – affirmative 1 A1 Present Progressive – affirmative 2 A1 Present Progressive – negative 1 A1 Present Progressive – negative 2 A1 Present Progressive – questions 1 A1 Present Progressive – questions 2 A2 Present Progressive – questions and short answers A2 Present Progressive – wh-questions A2 Present Progressive – mixed sentences A2 Present Progressive – mixed 1 A2 Present Progressive – mixed 2 A2 Present Progressive – actions in progress A1 Present Progressive – future actions A2 Present Progressive – temporary situations B1 Present Progressive – around now B1 Present Progressive – changing situations B2 Present Progressive – future plans 1 B1 Present Progressive – future plans 2 B1 Present Progressive – future plans 3 B1 A1Beginner A2Elementary B1Intermediate B2Upper intermediate C1Advanced Task No. 4075 Find the correct signal word for the sentences in the Present Progressive. Do you need help? Signal words for the Present Progressive the cat is drinking milk. The girls are having fun . it is raining. My father is making tea . The teacher is talking to Stephen . They are looking for a present . The boy is writing with a pencil . We are watching a film . Andy is touching a snake. the lady is leaving the office. Present continuous tense expresses the ongoing action or task of the present. It is also called present progressive tense. For example, I am eating the meal. Present continuous tense Present progressive tense Signal Words at the moment just now right now Structure / Formula Subject + is/am/are + Present participle -ing form Subject IamPresent participle-ing+…Subject He/she/itisPresent participle-ing+… Subject We/TheyarePresent participle-ing+… Positive Sentences To make the positive sentences, we use same structure, Subject + is/am/are + Present participle -ing form Examples of positive sentences Julia is making a sponge cake right is going to the hill station next week. Negative Sentences We add not’ after auxiliary verb to make the sentence negative. Subject + is/am/are + not + Present participle -ing form Examples of negative sentences. Julia is not making a sponge cake right is not going to hill station next week. Question Sentences To make the question, auxiliary verb come at the start of the sentence and question mark at the end. Is/am/are + Subject + Present participle -ing form + ? Examples of question sentences. Is Julia making a sponge cake right now?Is he going to hill station next week? Usage UsageExampleTo express actions that are happening is playing tennis express actions that are is watching movie with his friend next changing climate is getting hotter each express time at the moment of speaking We are performing our duty at the moment. Example Sentences The laborer is pushing the is flattering the is kneading the is spending the holidays in am taking the examination this is writing an essay on is running on the jogging is reading his favorite police are catching the are playing badminton right now. See also Simple Present Tense Formula, Examples, Exercise Passive Voice Usually, passive voice of present continuous tense is made when the subject is not known. For example, Flowers are being plucked. affirmativeFlowers are not being plucked. negativeAre the flowers being plucked? question Structure of passive voice sentences, Object + is/am/are + being + Verbv3 Exercises _____ he ___________ the flowers? pluckJami __________ with the guitar. playAnu _________ the flour. kneadThe laborer _________ the carriage. pushWe _____ not _________ the ruinations. sketchI _________ an interesting essay. write________ you ________ holidays on the beach? spend_______ our leaders ________ for the prosperity of our country? workHe ______ not _______ the Examination this year. takeI _________ my clothes. ironThe doctor _________ the pulse of the patient. feelJamid ________ on a foreign tour. goHe _____ not ________ the birds. shootThey _________ the tea during the break time. takeShiza _________ the dose of medicine. take View Present Continuous/Progressive Tense Practice Test Answers Is he plucking the flowers?Jami is playing with the guitar. Anu is kneading the flour. The laborer is pushing the carriage. We are not sketching the ruinations. I am writing an interesting essay. Are you spending holidays on the beach? Are our leaders working for the prosperity of our country? He is not taking the Examination this year. I am ironing my clothes. The doctor is feeling the pulse of the patient. Jamid is going on a foreign tour. He is not shooting the birds. They are taking the tea during the break time. Shiza is taking the dose of medicine.

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