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Hello, in this chapter we will be focusing on Continuous

Tenses. What are Continuous Tenses?

Continuous tenses are the tenses that is used to show an
action that is, was or will be in progress at a certain time. The

continuous tense is formed with the verb ‘be’ + -ing form of the

verb.

Continuous tense can be used in present, past and future
form.

Let’s look at some examples;

Base form Present Continuous Examples
Tense Form

swim Am swimming I am swimming at the
moment.

walk Was walking I was walking at the
seashore when
Sarah called me.

kayak Will be kayaking I will be kayaking at
the lake tomorrow.

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