The formula for the present continuous tense, also known as the present progressive tense, is:

[Subject] + [be verb (am/is/are)] + [present participle (verb + -ing)]

Here’s the breakdown:

• Subject: This is the person or thing that is acting.
• Be verb: The appropriate form of the verb “be” (am, is, or are) is used based on the subject.
• Present participle: The base verb is used with the suffix “-ing” added to it.