Let's look at some more examples of sentences written with the present progressive: Danielle is trying to get there on time while (she is) driving the speed limit. (The action is happening now; the text "she is" is enclosed to indicate it can be omitted as understood.) Here are some examples of verbs in a progressive tense: The Past Progressive Tense. I was going. He was seeing. The Present Progressive Tense. I am going. He is seeing. The Future Progressive Tense. I will be going. He will be seeing. The progressive tenses are recognizable by the present participle (i.e., the word that ends "-ing"). By. Richard Nordquist. Updated on September 20, 2019. In English grammar , the present progressive is a verb construction comprised of a present form of the verb "to be" plus a present participle that usually conveys a sense of ongoing action at the present time. This construction is also known as the durative aspect. July 6, 2023. The present progressive is one of the most used tenses among the 12 tenses and that's why it is important to learn it well. We use the present continuous to talk about events which are in progress at the moment of speaking: I am riding my bike. I am taking an online class. The present progressive verb tense is used often in English to communicate actions that are happening now. This tense is also used to express actions that are in progress or will occur in the near future. Present Progressive Examples: I am swimming. (happening now) I am reading an excellent book. (in progress) Example: Look! James is taking a picture of another tourist. predetermined plans or appointments that have been made for the near future. Example: He is meeting his friend Brad tonight. actions that are only happening temporarily. What is Present Progressive? The present progressive tense describes actions that are happening right now. It is formed using the word "to be" plus the present participle (-ing). For example: "She is studying English." The present progressive tense is formed by using 'is/am/are + base form(-ing) Examples of Present progressive tense- I am reading a novel. He is playing football. People are watching the cricket match. I am not watching TV at this moment. Are they doing the work now? What is going on in your house? Are you working? Structure of Present Continuous Tense. ZLVbNuZ.