1. The present progressive is represented by a verb and the present participle.  The first verb is always .

2. The present participle is formed by dropping the -er, -ir ending and adding: .

3. For -ar endings, the present participle is  formed by  dropping the -ar ending and adding .

4. Identify the correct present progressive form in English: 

He eats.

He ate.

He is eating.

5. Translate into English:  Nosotros estamos caminando.  .


6. Write the present progressive of the following verbs.  Make sure you pay attention to the subject!

Example: (Nosotros) Caminar ___Nosotros estamos caminando___
 

(Ella) Trabajar	.	(Nosotros) Bailar	.	(Yo) Vivir	.
(Usted) Escribir	.	(Vosotros) Hacer	.	(Yo) Correr	.