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john is studying in the library this morning vs john studying in the library this morning

"John is studying in the library this morning." The auxiliary verb "is" before "studying" makes the sentence grammatically correct by forming the present continuous tense.
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Explained by Michele A.
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Last updated: December 14, 2024 • 8103 views

john is studying in the library this morning

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is in the present continuous tense, indicating that John is currently engaged in studying in the library this morning.

john studying in the library this morning

This phrase is incorrect as it lacks the auxiliary verb "is" before "studying."

To make this phrase correct, you need to add the auxiliary verb "is" before "studying" to form the present continuous tense.

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