Are there the same; ING form and present continuous tense?

[Lotinmaxceau]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #124 "English tense explanations (2)", question 9

We say: he is walking home now and that means at this ......... and is the Present continuous tense.

(a) day
(b) period
(c) moment
(d) occasion

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #124 "English tense explanations (2)", answer 9

We say: he is walking home now and that means at this moment and is the Present continuous tense.

Correct answer: (c) moment
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are there the same; ING form and present continuous tense

[Mister Micawber]

'-ing' is a verb ending which is used as a part of the present continuous aspect, yes; it also includes the verb 'be' (for instance, 'am/is/are running'. '-Ing' also forms gerunds, adjectives and nonfinite verbs.
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