Present progressive
Present progressive means “Present progressive: actions happening right now”. For actions happening now, use am/is/are + V-ing: I am reading. Formation: am/is/are + V-ing
Present progressive: actions happening right now
A1Formation
am/is/are + V-ing
Explanation
For actions happening now, use am/is/are + V-ing: I am reading. Spelling: make→making, sit→sitting, lie→lying. The present simple (I read) is for habits; the progressive (I am reading) is for right now.
Examples
Note
Some verbs are rarely used in the progressive: know, like, want — say I know, not I am knowing.
FAQ
Present progressive — what does it mean and how is it used?
Present progressive: actions happening right now. For actions happening now, use am/is/are + V-ing: I am reading. Spelling: make→making, sit→sitting, lie→lying. The present simple (I read) is for habits; the progressive (I am reading) is for right now.
Present progressive — how do you form it?
am/is/are + V-ing
Present progressive — any usage notes?
Some verbs are rarely used in the progressive: know, like, want — say I know, not I am knowing.