Present Progressive

Present Progressive

1. The present progressive is formed by combining the verb “to be” with -ing of the verbs.

   • Structure
     • Subject + A form of be + -ing of the verb
       • I am taking my final exam tomorrow
       • He / She / It is sweeping the floor at the moment
       • You / We / They are giving me a headache

2. To describe an incomplete action which is in progress at the moment of speaking; usually with time expressions such as: now, at the moment, right now.

   • EX: (During a phone call or in an e-mail) We are discussing the project at the moment.

3. To describe a plan or arrangement in the near future; usually with time expressions such as: tonight, tomorrow, this week, this Monday.

   • Jim‘s leaving for Brussels this evening.