Now we shall learn how to use ‘is’ to describe continuous action.
In this sentence, the verb ‘is’ is used with another verb.
In these sentences, we use ‘is’ 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 ‘is’
The sentence will be in the form:
- He/she/it/singular subject + is+ (the present participle) -ing form of the main verb + other words + full stop (.)
Examples of ‘is’ in a sentence about continuous action
Let’s see how to use ‘is’ in the sentences with some examples.
Here are some examples. The formation is as above.
Have a look-
- It is going towards the jungle. (main verb go+ ing)
- He is coming in five minutes.(main verb come+ ing)
- She is studying at Mumbai University.(main verb study+ ing)
- He is teaching English grammar.(main verb teach+ ing)
- It is eating fruit.(main verb eat+ ing)
- Shalaka is brushing her teeth.(main verb brush+ ing)
- Saurabh is laughing at you.(main verb laugh+ ing)
- A cat is crying on the terrace.(main verb cry+ ing)
- She is frying snacks.(main verb fry+ ing)
- He is singing a song.(main verb say+ ing)
- She is telling the story of a ghost.(main verb tell+ ing)
- He is watching a cartoon movie.(main verb watch + ing)
- She is writing a drama.(main verb write+ ing)
- He is feeling well now.(main verb feel+ ing)
- Sarika is reading a novel.(main verb read+ ing)
- She is closing the door.(main verb close+ ing)
- A dog is catching a ball.(main verb catch+ ing)
- Swati is playing cricket on the ground.(main verb play+ ing)
- She is glorifying it.(main verb glorify+ ing)
- A monkey is drinking water.(main verb drink+ ing)
- The maid is cleaning the house.(main verb clean+ ing)
- A horse is pulling a chariot.(main verb pull+ ing)
- A parrot is talking with us.(main verb push+ ing)
- She is opening the window.(main verb open+ ing)
- He is booking a ticket.(main verb book+ ing)
- Rewati is standing in front of me.(main verb stand+ ing)
- Soham is sitting in a chair.(main verb sit+ ing)
- Parth is enjoying a match.(main verb enjoy+ ing)
- Rashi is cooking for her son.(main verb cook+ ing)
- She is wandering out of her house.(main verb wander+ ing)
Related Lessons-
- Use of am: continuous action
- affirmative answers
- Use of is: continuous action
- Use of is: questions
- negative answers