be - was/were - been. There are 12 verb tenses in English grammar. We can categorise the tenses into three basic types: present, past and future. In addition to these basic forms, each tense then also has an aspects (progressive, perfect, perfect progressive). Learn all the different tenses in English then practise using them in the online The present progressive is also known as the present continuous tense. We use it to talk about actions that are in progress at the time of speaking or temporary situations. Learn how to conjugate verbs in the present progressive tense and get tips on its usage with Lingolia's online lesson. Progressive verbs end in -ing and express ongoing action. Here are some examples: Present progressive: I am playing the piano. Past progressive: I was playing the piano. Future progressive: I will be playing the piano. Progressive verbs come after a "to be" verb (am, was, and be) that expresses the present, past, or future. Choose the present simple or the present continuous. Try another exercise about the present continuous and present simple here Try this exercise in video here Click here to review how to make the present continuous. Click here to review how to make the present simple. Click here to return to the list of grammar exercises. Download this exercise These are some examples of present perfect continuous sentences. I have been playing soccer. I have been preparing for the game. The cat has been sleeping on the couch. I have been searching for my lost keys everywhere. She has been learning how to play the guitar. He has been studying for the exam. There are differences between the simple present and the present continuous. The major difference between them is that we use the present simple tense when we want to talk about fixed habits or routines. We use the present continuous to talk about actions which are happening at the moment. We play soccer every tuesday night. (Simple Present) Present Perfect Progressive The Present Perfect Progressive (Continuous) is a form of the verb that shows the action or state started in the past and continued until the present. For example: Lisa has been dancing for 3 hours without stopping. Click here for the full info, rules, examples and exercises on the present perfect progressive and how 83yeaTt.
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