The verb to ring · Conjugation
Present Continuous of ring
The answer: am / is / are ringing
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An action happening now, at the moment of speaking.
Quick answer
The Present Continuous of the verb to ring is am / is / are ringing.
Example: I am ringing the bell right now.
Full conjugation in the Present Continuous
| Pronoun | Form | Contraction |
|---|---|---|
| I | am ringing | I'm ringing |
| You | are ringing | You're ringing |
| He / She / It | is ringing | He's / She's / It's ringing |
| We | are ringing | We're ringing |
| You (pl.) | are ringing | You're ringing |
| They | are ringing | They're ringing |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. She ringing ❌
The Present Continuous always has two parts: am, is or are + the -ing form. Without the helper verb, the sentence is wrong: say she is ringing, I am ringing. Without -ing, it is wrong too: she is ring ❌.
2. I am knowing ❌
Some verbs describe a state, not an action: know, understand, want, need, like, love, believe, remember. They are not normally used in the continuous, even for right now: I know the answer, I don't understand.
3. I am playing football every Saturday ❌
For habits and routines, use the Present Simple: I play football every Saturday. Use the Present Continuous only for now or for a short time: I am playing football right now. With ring: I ring for a habit, I am ringing for right now.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you conjugate ring in the Present Continuous?+
Use am, is or are (the present of be) + the -ing form ringing. Use am with I, is with he, she and it, and are with you, we and they. For example: I am ringing, she is ringing, they are ringing. In speech, you usually say I'm, she's, they're.
When do you use the Present Continuous of ring?+
Use it for an action happening now, at the moment of speaking. Also use it for a situation that is only temporary (this week, these days). Common signal words are now, right now, at the moment and Look!
What is the difference between I ring and I am ringing?+
I ring is the Present Simple: a habit or a fact. I am ringing is the Present Continuous: an action happening now, or for a short time. Compare: I play football every Saturday and I am playing football right now.
How do you make the negative and the question of ring in the Present Continuous?+
Negative: add not after am, is or are: I'm not ringing, she isn't ringing, they aren't ringing. Question: put am, is or are before the subject: Are you ringing…?, Is she ringing…? Do not add do: Do you are ringing? is wrong.
What is the -ing form of ring?+
The -ing form of ring is ringing. You just add -ing: ring → ringing. You also use it in the Past Continuous (I was ringing) and after a preposition (before ringing).
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