Progressive Tense of Spanish (Slide 1)

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What is the formula for forming the present progressive tense in Spanish?

estar + present participle (-ando/-iendo)

How is the present participle of a verb changed in Spanish using the endings -ando and -iendo?

The present participle ends in -ando for -ar verbs and -iendo for both -er and -ir verbs.

Give an example of a sentence using the present participle ending -ando in Spanish.

Juan está estudiando (John is studying)

When would you use the present participle form 'ando' of the verb 'ir' in Spanish?

<p>'Ando' is used to express ongoing actions or activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main formula for forming the present progressive tense in Spanish?

<p>estar + present participle (-ando/-iendo) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the present participle in Spanish?

<p>Equivalent to an English verb ending in -ed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When using the present participle ending -ando in Spanish, which verb is commonly combined with the verb 'estar'?

<p>Ser (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you say 'John is studying' in Spanish using the present progressive construction?

<p>Juan está estudiando (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which verb form is 'estudiando' an example of in Spanish?

<p>Gerund (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Spanish, what does 'iendo' mainly indicate when used as a verb ending?

<p>Present continuous tense (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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