Present Participle (V+ing)

The present participle of most verbs has the form base/Verb+ing. It is used in many different ways.

1.      THE PRESENT PARTICIPLE AS PART OF THE CONTINUOUS FORM OF A VERB

Example:

-          I am working.

-          He was singing.

-          They have been walking.

-          We will be staying.

-          She would have been expecting me.

2.      THE PRESENT PARTICIPLE AFTER VERBS OF MOVEMENT AND POSITION

Conversation (Expression)

Conversation (Expression)

Anshori           : “Good afternoon.”

David              : “Afternoon, why do you look so sad?.”

Anshori           : “Really? I think i’m okay. Why do you think so?.”

David              : “Well, in my point of view your face is gloomy.”

Anshori           : “Yeah, actually i’m rather sad.”

David              : “Oh, i’d like to know why, if you want to share with me.”

Anshori           : “I think it because my girlfriend abandoned me.”