The present progressive verb tense is used often in English to communicate actions that are happening now. This tense is also used to express actions that are in progress or will occur in the near future. Present Progressive Examples: I am swimming. (happening now) I am reading an excellent book. (in progress)
For example: John is baking a cake. They are painting the fence. Even though it is a present tense, the present progressive tense can also be used to describe an activity that is going to happen in the future (especially for planned activities). For example: We are moving to New Zealand in the summer.
Advertisement. Present Progressive Tense Examples Showing Actions Happening Right Now. Present progressive tense can show us an action that is happening right this minute. If you could see the subject of the sentence, you'd see them performing the action right now. Marc is making pizza. They are eating lunch. Frances is talking on the phone.
