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Present Continuous
The present continuous (also called present progressive) is a verb

tense which is used to show that an ongoing action is happening now,
either at the moment of speech or now in a larger sense. The present
continuous can also be used to show that an action is going to take
place in the near future. Read on for detailed descriptions, examples,
and present continuous exercises.
 Present Continuous Forms
The present continuous is formed using am/is/are + present

participle. Questions are indicated by inverting the subject
and am/is/are. Negatives are made with not.
 Statement: You are watching TV.

 Question: Are you watching TV?
 Negative: You are not watching TV.
 Present Continuous Uses

USE 1 : Now
Use the present continuous with normal verbs to express the
idea that something is happening now, at this very moment. It can
also be used to show that something is not happening now.
Examples:
 You are learning English now.
 You are not swimming now.
 Are you sleeping?
 I am sitting.
 I am not standing.
 Is he sitting or standing?
 They are reading their books.
 They are not watching television.
 What are you doing?
 Why aren't you doing your homework?
USE 2 Longer Actions in Progress Now

In English, "now" can mean: this second, today, this month, this
year, this century, and so on. Sometimes, we use the present
continuous to say that we are in the process of doing a longer action
which is in progress; however, we might not be doing it at this exact
second.
Examples: (All of these sentences can be said while eating

dinner in a restaurant.)
 I am studying to become a doctor.
 I am not studying to become a dentist.
 I am reading the book Tom Sawyer.
 I am not reading any books right now.
 Are you working on any special projects at work?
 Aren't you teaching at the university now?
USE 3 Near Future

Sometimes, speakers use the present continuous to indicate
that something will or will not happen in the near future.
Examples:
 I am meeting some friends after work.
 I am not going to the party tonight.
 Is he visiting his parents next weekend?
 Isn't he coming with us tonight?
USE 4 Repetition and Irritation with "Always"

The present continuous with words such as "always" or
"constantly" expresses the idea that something irritating or shocking
often happens. Notice that the meaning is like simple present, but
with negative emotion. Remember to put the words "always" or
"constantly" between "be" and "verb+ing."
Examples:
 She is always coming to class late.
 He is constantly talking. I wish he would shut up.
 I don't like them because they are always complaining.
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Present Continuous Tips
A. REMEMBER Non-Continuous Verbs / Mixed Verbs

It is important to remember that non-continuous verbs cannot be used
in any continuous tenses. Also, certain non-continuous meanings for mixed
verbs cannot be used in continuous tenses. Instead of using present
continuous with these verbs, you must use simple present.
Examples:
 She is loving this chocolate ice cream. Not Correct
 She loves this chocolate ice cream. Correct
B. ADVERB PLACEMENT
The examples below show the placement for grammar adverbs such
as: always, only, never, ever, still, just, etc.
Examples:
 You are still watching TV.
 Are you still watching TV?
C. ACTIVE / PASSIVE
Examples:
 Right now, Tom is writing the letter. Active
 Right now, the letter is being written by Tom. Passive
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Present Continuous Tense
In these lessons, we will learn :

1. How to form the Present Continuous Tense (Present Progressive
Tense)
2. When to use the Present Continuous Tense
3. Negatives in the Present Continuous Tense
1) How to form the present continuous tense?

Verbs have different forms, called tenses. The tense of a verb
tells us when the action happens. We use the present continuous
tense to describe actions that are happening now, around now and
personal future plans. The present continuous tense is also called the
present progressive tense. We can form the present continuous tense
in the following way:
am/is/are + verb + ing = present continuous tense
verb + ing = present participle
Examples :
 I am learning how to swim.

 She is reading a book.
 The crow is building a nest.
2) When to use present continuous tense?

We can use the present continuous tense in the following
situations:
 Situation 1: Actions that are happening now
Examples :
 Marcus is making a puppet.
 We are singing too loudly.
 They are fishing in the stream.
 Situation 2: Actions that are happening around now or are

temporary.
Examples :
 She is staying in New York.
 We are working hard these days.
 Situation 3: Future Plans
Examples :
 We are going camping tomorrow.
 I am starting piano lessons soon.
 We are having a barbeque this evening.
3) Negatives in the Present Continuous Tense

We can form the negative of the Present Continuous Tense by
adding not afteram/are/is.
Positive Negative Contraction

I am singing. I am not singing. I’m not singing.
He is reading. He is not reading. He isn’t reading.
She is dancing. She is not dancing. She isn’t dancing.
You are playing. You are not playing. You aren’t playing.
They are sleeping. They are not sleeping. They aren’t sleeping.
It is raining. It is not raining. It isn’t raining.
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Present Continuous

The present continuous (also called present progressive) is a verb

 Present Continuous Forms

The present continuous is formed using am/is/are + present

 Statement: You are watching TV.

 Present Continuous Uses

USE 2 Longer Actions in Progress Now

Examples: (All of these sentences can be said while eating

USE 3 Near Future

USE 4 Repetition and Irritation with "Always"

A. REMEMBER Non-Continuous Verbs / Mixed Verbs

In these lessons, we will learn :

1) How to form the present continuous tense?

am/is/are + verb + ing = present continuous tense

verb + ing = present participle

 I am learning how to swim.

2) When to use present continuous tense?

 Situation 1: Actions that are happening now

 Situation 2: Actions that are happening around now or are

3) Negatives in the Present Continuous Tense

Positive Negative Contraction

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