How to Use Are to Tell About Continuous Action

Now we shall learn how to use ‘are’ to describe continuous action.

In this sentence, we use ‘are’ with another verb.

In these sentences, we use ‘are’ 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 ‘are’

We can construct a sentence as follows:

• We/you/they/plural subject + are+ present participle (-ing form) of main verb + other words + full stop (.)

Examples of ‘are’ in a sentence about continuous action

Let’s see how to use ‘are’ in the sentences with some examples.

Here are some examples. The formation is as above.

Have a look-

1. You are learning technology.
   (main verb learn+ ing)
2. They are quarrelling with each other.
   (main verb quarrel+ ing)
3. We are listening to music.
   (main verb listen+ ing)
4. They are going to their home town. 
    (main verb go+ ing)
5. We are coming to the annual function of your college.
   (main verb come+ ing)
6. Students are studying in the library.
   (main verb study+ ing)
7. Teachers are teaching optional subjects.
     (main verb teach+ ing)
8. Squirrels are eating fruit under the tree.
   (main verb eat+ ing)
9. We are brushing our teeth with toothpaste.
   (main verb brush+ ing)
10. Children are laughing at me.
    (main verb laugh+ ing)
11. Cats are crying on the roof.
    (main verb cry+ ing)
12. You are frying snacks.
    (main verb fry+ ing)
13. You are singing a song.
    (main verb say+ ing)
14. They are telling stories.
    (main verb tell+ ing)
15. We are watching an action movie.
    (main verb watch + ing)
16. You are writing a drama.
    (main verb write+ ing)
17. You are feeling well now.
    (main verb feel+ ing)
18. The girls are reading a novel.
    (main verb read+ ing)
19. You are closing the door.
    (main verb close+ ing)
20. Dogs are catching a ball.
    (main verb catch+ ing)
21. The boys are playing cricket.
    (main verb play+ ing)
22. They are glorifying it.
    (main verb glorify+ ing)
23. Monkeys are drinking water.
    (main verb drink+ ing)
24. Maids are cleaning the house.
    (main verb clean+ ing)
25. Dogs are pulling it.
    (main verb pull+ ing)
26. Parrots are pushing it.
    (main verb push+ ing)
27. You are opening the window.
    (main verb open+ ing)
28. You are booking a ticket.
    (main verb book+ ing)
29. Students are standing.
    (main verb stand+ ing)
30. The girls are sitting.
    (main verb sit+ ing)

   Related Lessons-

1. Use of is: questions
2. Use of are: continuous action
3.                negative sentences
4. Use of are: questions of continuous action
5.               affirmative answers
6.               negative answers

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