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-
- You are learning technology.(main verb learn+ ing)
- They are quarrelling with each other.(main verb quarrel+ ing)
- We are listening to music.(main verb listen+ ing)
- They are going to their home town. (main verb go+ ing)
- We are coming to the annual function of your college.(main verb come+ ing)
- Students are studying in the library.(main verb study+ ing)
- Teachers are teaching optional subjects.(main verb teach+ ing)
- Squirrels are eating fruit under the tree.(main verb eat+ ing)
- We are brushing our teeth with toothpaste.(main verb brush+ ing)
- Children are laughing at me.(main verb laugh+ ing)
- Cats are crying on the roof.(main verb cry+ ing)
- You are frying snacks.(main verb fry+ ing)
- You are singing a song.(main verb say+ ing)
- They are telling stories.(main verb tell+ ing)
- We are watching an action movie.(main verb watch + ing)
- You are writing a drama.(main verb write+ ing)
- You are feeling well now.(main verb feel+ ing)
- The girls are reading a novel.(main verb read+ ing)
- You are closing the door.(main verb close+ ing)
- Dogs are catching a ball.(main verb catch+ ing)
- The boys are playing cricket.(main verb play+ ing)
- They are glorifying it.(main verb glorify+ ing)
- Monkeys are drinking water.(main verb drink+ ing)
- Maids are cleaning the house.(main verb clean+ ing)
- Dogs are pulling it.(main verb pull+ ing)
- Parrots are pushing it.(main verb push+ ing)
- You are opening the window.(main verb open+ ing)
- You are booking a ticket.(main verb book+ ing)
- Students are standing.(main verb stand+ ing)
- The girls are sitting.(main verb sit+ ing)
Related Lessons-
- Use of is: questions
- Use of are: continuous action
- negative sentences
- Use of are: questions of continuous action
- affirmative answers
- negative answers