L: This is Everyday Grammar. I’m Lucija. K: And I’m Kaveh. What are we doing today again? L: Today we are going to go over the present progressive tense. L: The present progressive tense expresses actions that are unfinished or in progress. K: You form the present progressive tense by using “am” “is” or “are” followed by an –ing verb. L: Kaveh, I’m sorry to go off topic, but did you know it’s snowing outside? K: Seriously? L: No, wait. I think it’s raining now. K: Wait, what? L: I’m starting school today. K: Ahh, I know what you’re doing. You’re giving present progressive examples! L: Yep! And let’s look at them again. V: “It is snowing outside.” “is” + (-ing verb) It is raining. “is” + (“-ing” verb) “I am starting school today.” “am” + (-ing verb) L: Just remember that stative verbs cannot be used in the progressive tense. Stative verbs describe a state of being, or a situation that does not change. You wouldn’t say, “I am kn...
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