Use am/is/are + verb-ing for an action happening now.
The idea
Use am/is/are + verb-ing for an action happening now.
Structure & examples
Please wait. I am putting on my shoes.
They are painting the kitchen.
Notice the pattern
Build the form with the correct part of be, then add -ing to the main verb. Drop a final silent e in write → writing; double the final consonant in sit → sitting. The helper verb remains necessary in both questions and negatives.
She is washing her hands.
Are they playing outside?
Important notes & common mistakes
The auxiliary is required: she is reading.
Before you practice
First choose a form from the options. Then produce it yourself using the word or structure in the instruction. Finally, build complete sentences. Check the explanation after each answer and revisit any mistakes in your review list.
Your progress
Ready to move on?
Mark this lesson as studied when you have finished the explanation.
