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Learning Time
Use of Verb in Present Progressive Time
The present progressive time is also called the present continuous tense.
The present progressive time shows the action that is happening now or
when the speaker is speaking.
We use ‘is’, ‘are’ and am’ with a noun. Is used with singular, that is, he,
she, it, single person’s name, etc.
‘Are’ is used with plural nouns, i.e., we, you, they or persons.
‘Am’ is used with ‘I’.
In present progressive tense, we add ‘ing’ to the verb.
Examples: reading, jumping, writing, walking, etc.
Read these sentences.
• I am writing in my notebook.
• The teacher is reciting the poem.
Reading Time
Read the following sentences aloud.
1. The boy is crossing the road.
2. The little girl is singing a melodious song.
3. My grandmother is knitting a sweater.
4. It is raining outside now.
5. Meenu is dancing gracefully.
6. I and my friends are studying together.
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