Present Participle

Often called "the -ing form" or "the continuous form" is one of the verb forms that exist in the English language. It is the form of a verb that the main verbs in continuous tenses get.

The formation involves adding the -ing to the base form of a verb, e.g.:

• I am working tonight.

"Work" is the base form of the verb, and "working" is the present participle.

• I  am trying to sound smart.

"Try" is the base form of the verb, and "trying" is the present participle.

The present participle must not be confused with gerunds.