Now, we shall learn how to use ‘am’ to describe continuous action.
In this sentence, ‘am’ is used with another verb.
In these sentences, we use ‘am’ as a helping verb with the main verb. We should use the present participle of a verb, which is the ‘-ing’ form of a verb.
Construction of a sentence using ‘am’
The sentence will be in the form:
- I + am + present participle (-ing form) of the main verb + other words + full stop (.)
Examples of ‘am’ in a sentence
Let’s see how to use ‘am’ in the sentences with some examples.
Here are some examples. The formation is as above.
Have a look-
- I am going home. (I + am + main verb go+ ing)
- I am coming in five minutes.(I + am + main verb come+ ing)
- I am studying at Mumbai University.(I + am + main verb study+ ing)
- I am teaching English grammar.(I + am + main verb teach+ ing)
- I am eating fruit.(I + am + main verb eat+ ing)
- I am brushing my teeth.(I + am + main verb brush+ ing)
- I am laughing at you.An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 520(main verb laugh+ ing)
- I am crying for your help.(main verb cry+ ing)
- I am frying snacks.(main verb fry+ ing)
- I am singing a song.An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 520(main verb sing+ ing)
- I am telling a story.An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 520(main verb tell+ ing)
- I am watching an action movie.(main verb watch + ing)
- I am writing a drama.(main verb write+ ing)
- I am feeling well now.(main verb feel+ ing)
- I am reading a novel.An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 520(main verb read+ ing)
- I am closing the door.An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 520(main verb close+ ing)
- I am catching a ball.(main verb catch+ ing)
- I am playing cricket.An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 520(main verb play+ ing)
- I am glorifying it.(main verb glorify+ ing)
- I am drinking water.An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 520(main verb drink+ ing)
- I am cleaning the house.(main verb clean+ ing)
- I am pulling it.(main verb pull+ ing)
- I am pushing it.An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 520(main verb push+ ing)
- I am opening the window.An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 520(main verb open+ ing)
- I am booking a ticket.An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 520(main verb book+ ing)
- I am standing in front of you.An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 520(main verb stand+ ing)
- I am sitting in a chair.(main verb sit+ ing)
- I am enjoying the match.An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 520(main verb enjoy+ ing)
- I am cooking for my kids.(main verb cook+ ing)
- I am wandering out of my house.An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 520(main verb wander+ ing)
Related Lessons-
- Use of: continuous action
- Use of am: continuous action
- negative sentences
- Use of am: continuous action-questions
- affirmative answers