Assignment: Language Focus: Present Progressive Tense

English for STEM
2021-11-22T03:09:09Z

Due:

The Present Progressive Tense Sometimes called present continuous.

Are used to describe ongoing events happening in the present.

The indicate continuing action. Meaning something that is happening now.

This tense is formed with the helping verb *to be*.

These verbs end in **ing**

For Example:

I am calculating your bill for today. The total to pay is $25.60.

Sentence Analysis:

Verb to be: I am

Present Progressive Tense: calculating

Decimal Use: Money amount ($25.60)

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The Present Progressive Tense Sometimes called present continuous.

Are used to describe ongoing events happening in the present.

The indicate continuing action. Meaning something that is happening now.

This tense is formed with the helping verb *to be*.

These verbs end in **ing**

For Example:

I am calculating your bill for today. The total to pay is $25.60.

Sentence Analysis:

Verb to be: I am

Present Progressive Tense: calculating

Decimal Use: Money amount ($25.60)

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