Chat with Present Progressive

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Date: Jan 18 2008
Topic: Grammar

Author: mitchelk

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Present Progressive:

 Do you know what present progressive is?  Look for it in the chat below.

Was present progressive used in the chat above?

It was!  "Palsm20: Hey Jen, checking my email..." People use present progressive almost every time they chat!

Present Progressive has two parts:

1. the verb to be (example: am, is, are)
   
2. verb infinitive with -ing ending (example: watching, checking)

               - the basic, simple verb and add -ing

Here are some examples from chatting:

• What are you doing right now?
• I am sitting in front of the computer. Just chatting.
• I am not working right now. Message me later.

 Can you tell how you use present progressive in questions?

           You can use the pattern below:

                - What + verb to be + person + verb -ing?

                - What are you doing? 

 Next time you chat and you are talking about things right now use present progressive.  You can use present progressive with:

• Things happening now!
• I am writing this lesson.
• Trends.
  
• More and more students are finding answers online.

• Things you always do!
• He is always  coming in late.

Next time you chat use present progressive!  If you have any questions add a comment and I'll answer it! 

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