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I am eat rice vs i am eating rice

The correct sentence is "I am eating rice." The verb "eating" should be used in the present continuous tense to indicate an action that is happening right now. "I am eat rice" is incorrect because it does not follow the correct verb tense.
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Last updated: September 01, 2024

I am eat rice

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "eat" should be in the present continuous tense when used with the auxiliary verb "am."

The correct form is "I am eating rice." Use the present continuous tense (am/is/are + verb-ing) to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking.
  • Now I'll eat rice and unseasoned chicken.
  • When I eat rice rolls, I pick out every carrot.
  • Then I said, "The Chinese eat rice."
  • Lots of cultures eat rice, That doesn't help me.
  • You can't eat rice without bean paste and pepper paste.
  • Don't just drink milk in the mornings and eat rice.
  • ...because when pigeons eat rice, it kills them.
  • And you said, Yes and if we get their funding, perhaps we'll have to eat rice too.
  • We've got enough to eat rice and meat all the way to Soccer City.
  • They like spicy and salty foods and eat rice like us.
  • And you said, Yes and if we get their funding, perhaps we'll have to eat rice too.
  • It's a rare opportunity to eat rice cake.
  • And when people eat rice, they use chopsticks or a fork.
  • Do you eat rice in your country?
  • We now find ourselves among the Alps, simple people who eat rice and shoes.
  • Pre-packaged ready to eat rice intended for retail sale
  • She said she doesn't like to eat rice has been asking for pizza.
  • only prepackaged ready to eat rice and rice products intended for retail sale
  • What's interesting is when they eat rice with chopsticks authentically, they bring it up to their mouths in a shovelling move with your arm.
  • that they end up living high off the hog while we eat rice.

Alternatives:

  • I am eating rice right now.
  • I am currently eating rice.
  • I am having rice for dinner.
  • I am consuming rice.
  • I am in the process of eating rice.

i am eating rice

This phrase is correct. It uses the present continuous tense correctly to indicate an action that is happening at the moment of speaking.

Use this phrase to describe the action of eating rice that is currently taking place. The present continuous tense is formed with the auxiliary verb "am" followed by the present participle of the main verb.

Examples:

  • I am eating rice for lunch.
  • She is eating rice with vegetables.
  • We are eating rice together.
  • They are eating rice at the restaurant.
  • He is eating rice and beans.
  • Because. You're eating rice.
  • You can do your little film and keep eating rice... or you could burn some mid night oil, do my segments... and finally have some steak.
  • You're just eating rice, eat the vegetables too
  • I was discussing the pros and cons of Lacey posing naked like meat in a butcher's window when the butcher's wife is at home eating rice cakes just to lose a couple pounds before bathing suit season!
  • All I've been eating are these rice cakes.
  • I'm tired of eating nothing but rice.
  • One of the things that those early Chinese potters would have been eating was wild rice.
  • It looks like he's eating all the rice they've got.
  • And here I am eating a cronut.
  • Yes, I am eating properly.
  • I am eating my apple, mum.
  • I am eating an unbalanced breakfast before I start my day.
  • See? I am eating cold meal boxes myself.
  • I am eating, which is different to drinking.
  • There was one scene where Setsuko Hara sits alone at the table eating green tea on rice with pickles.
  • I found my mom eating my fried rice, and when I confronted her, she countered with an ancient proverb about community, which successfully made me lose focus and give up.
  • Even though I am eating this sundae you made to buy back my friendship, it does not mean that I have forgiven you.
  • No, but I am eating a lot.
  • No, I am eating dinner with you... and your family.
  • And here I am eating cold French fries off a room service tray.

Alternatives:

  • I am consuming rice.
  • I am having rice.
  • I am in the process of eating rice.
  • I am currently eating rice.
  • I am enjoying rice.

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