Pattern: be-ing
Structure Overview
Formula: Subject + am / is / are + Verb-ing
Core Meaning: Continuous aspect used for actions happening right now, temporary situations, or fixed future arrangements.
💬 Contextual Examples
- Look! It is snowing outside.
- They are staying at a hotel while their house is renovated.
- We are meeting the client tomorrow at noon.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: Please be quiet; the baby is ______ (sleep).
Answer:
sleeping
Practice 2: What are you ______ (do) this weekend?
Answer:
doing
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: am-is-are