Here are the sentences completed in the Present Continuous tense: Completed Sentences
- He is having breakfast now.
- Liza is writing an email to her friend.
Grammar Explanation The Present Continuous is formed using the auxiliary verb to be (am, is, are) + the present participle (verb ending in -ing).
| Subject | Auxiliary (to be) | Main Verb (-ing) |
|---|---|---|
| He | is | having |
| Liza (She) | is | writing |
Usage Notes
- Spelling Rule: When a verb ends in a silent -e (like have or write), the -e is dropped before adding -ing.
- Stative vs. Dynamic: In the first sentence, the verb to have is used in a dynamic sense (meaning "to eat"). If it were used to show possession (e.g., "I have a car"), it would not be used in the continuous form.
Would you like me to provide more examples of verbs that change their meaning in the continuous form?
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