A different morning at the office · Matching am, is and are

Matching am, is and are in context, with bilingual examples and practice.

Application goal: Matching am, is and are.

Form the present continuous with am, is or are and a verb ending in ing. Use it for an action happening now or around the present time.

Context: A different morning at the office. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.

Practical examples

Two colleagues are moving the small printer.

ينقل زميلان الطابعة الصغيرة.

The manager is explaining the temporary plan.

يشرح المدير الخطة المؤقتة.

We are helping each other get ready for the day.

نساعد بعضنا بعضًا في الاستعداد لليوم.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: Two colleagues are moving the small printer.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: نساعد بعضنا بعضًا في الاستعداد لليوم.