Present progressives describe an action in progress, or something that started in the past and is still happening. It is formed with the helping "to be" verb in the present tense and the present participle of the verb. [0:42]

This explanation of the present progressive tense includes stem-changing present participles and those that involve spelling changes. Examples illustrate this grammar principle and a test assesses student mastery of the content.

Comprehensive online practice from Colby College is available for the present progressive tense. Regular, irregular, and stem-changing participles are included in this exercise. Utilize this self-grading online worksheet to help improve...

This video lesson focuses on choosing a present tense; it discusses present tense and when to use it. It lists and discusses each of the four types of present tense -- simple present, present progressive (also called present continuous),...

This video lesson focuses on the choosing the correct form of a present tense verb. She uses 3 different base words and takes them through forming all forms of the present tense and what must be included in each: simple present, present...

A four-slide presentation introducing the present continuous verb tense (also known as present progressive verb tense) and explaining how it is used within a sentence. Examples are provided.

This lesson discusses how to determine which past tense verb to use in a given situation. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Choosing a Past Tense."