The present continuous affirmative combines am, is, or are with the verb plus -ing, and describes actions happening right now, as in I am reading a book. Some verbs change spelling before adding -ing, like make becoming making or sit becoming sitting.
Grammar Rule
We use this tense for actions happening right now. Some verbs change spelling before adding -ing (make → making, sit → sitting).
Present Continuous Affirmative: Structure
| Subject | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | am + verb-ing | I am reading a book. |
| He / She / It | is + verb-ing | She is watching TV. He is sitting on the chair. |
| You / We / They | are + verb-ing | We are cooking dinner. They are playing football. |
Remember: don’t mix up am, is, and are depending on the subject.
Practice Test
Instructions
Answer each question in the test below using the correct present continuous affirmative form. You will get a new random set of questions every time you retake the test, plus a downloadable results summary with your name and score at the end.
Present Continuous – Affirmative (am/is/are + -ing)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you form the present continuous affirmative?
Combine am, is, or are with the base verb plus -ing, as in I am reading a book.
What is the present continuous used for?
It describes actions that are happening right now, at the moment of speaking.
Do all verbs simply add -ing?
No. Some verbs change spelling first, as in make becoming making or sit becoming sitting.
Which form of to be do you use with he, she, and it?
Use is, as in he is sitting on the chair or she is watching TV.