For example: these days, this month, this year): We are moving to Packard Street this week. Usually I work in an office, but this month I am traveling from place to place. Julie is studying so hard because she has a lot of exams these days. Patrick is leaving us, and somebody else will replace him. She is having a lot of trouble with her divorce.An example is: I have been reading the same book for about a month now. Each verb tense has a specific, individualized role within the English language and a particular way to be formattedGrammar Rules. Grammar rules Verbs The Present Progressive Tense. The Present Progressive Tense. Spelling Tip. Verbing (Present Participle) Add ing to most verbs. Ex. play > play ing, cry > cry ing, bark > bark ing. For verbs that end in e, remove the e and add ing. Ex: slide > slid ing, ride > rid ing.pXrOlqG.