English Grammar Guide: Present Progressive vs. Simple Present Tense
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Lindsey Lange-Abramowitz, M.A.
Summary
A detailed grammar guide explaining the English present progressive (present continuous) tense — how to form it (am/is/are + verb-ing), when to use it (ongoing actions, temporary situations, future plans, repeated actions with 'always'), and how it differs from the simple present tense (habits, permanent states, general truths). The article covers structure, usage rules, stative verbs that don't take progressive forms, and provides numerous examples and practice exercises.
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DuolingoEnglish Grammar Guide: Present Progressive vs. Simple Present Tenseduolingo.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe present progressive is a frequently used tense in English.
Sentences in the present progressive, also called the present continuous, are formed with am, is, or are (depending on the subject) followed by the present participle, which is created by adding -ing to the base form of the verb.
If you *are learning* English, then this guide to the present progressive is for you!
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