Fill in the Blanks Fill in the Blanks: Mastering the Present Continuous TenseOnline version Test your knowledge of the present continuous tense with this engaging fill-in-the-blanks game! by Mr. Kuini 1 happening future tense ongoing formed auxiliary grammar stative temporary present plans actions speaking continuous verb situations The , also known as the present progressive tense , is used to describe that are currently at the moment of . It is using the present tense of the 'to be' ( am , is , are ) followed by the base form of the main verb with an - ing ending . For example , in the sentence 'I am reading a book , ' 'am' is the verb , and 'reading' is the main verb in its continuous form . This tense can also be used to indicate or arrangements , such as 'I am meeting my friend tomorrow . ' Additionally , the present continuous can express or actions , making it a versatile tense in English . It is important to note that some verbs , known as verbs , are not commonly used in the present continuous form , as they describe states rather than actions . Examples of stative verbs include 'know , ' 'believe , ' and 'love . '