Present Continuous Passive
Present Continuous Passive is used when an action is happening right now, but the subject receives the action instead of doing it. The structure is is/are being + past participle (V3).
Example: The house is being cleaned. This means someone is cleaning the house now.
What this tense shows
- The passive action is happening now or around now.
- Focus is on the process, not the agent.
Form
am/is/are being + past participle (The lesson is being recorded.)
Common signals
right now, at the moment, today, this week
Practice tip
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💡 Tips
- Use for actions happening now.
- Remember is/are being + V3.
- Common in news and descriptions.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Present Continuous Passive?
- Present Continuous Passive is used when an action is happening right now, but the subject receives the action instead of doing it.
- How do you form Present Continuous Passive?
- The key rule: Subject + is/are being + past participle.
- What are examples of Present Continuous Passive?
- Example: The room is being painted.
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