present continuous

tense

english

Present Continuous

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When do we use it?

• when something is happening at the time of speaking (I am learning English now.)
• when something is happening at the time around now(We are working hard these days.)
• for temporary situations (Today I'm going to work by bus. My car has broken down.)
• for planned future arrangements (I'm seeing my doctor in Friday, I've got an appointment.)
• for actions happening more than should with the words: always/ constantly/ continually (She is always calling us late at night!)

AFFIRMATE SENTENCES

• I am listening to music now. Don't disturb me.
• He is sleeping. Don't wake him up.
• She is cooking now. What a small!
• It's raining. Take an umbrella!
• Listen! They are singing your favourite song!

• I + am+ Verb + ing
• He/ She/ It + is + Verb + ing
• We/ You/ They + are + Verb + ing

NEGATIVE SENTENCES

• I am not leaving New York. I'm staying there.
• She isn't speaking to her mother. She is speaking to her sister.
• They aren't growing any vegetables this year.

• I + am not+ Verb + ing
• He/ She/ It + isn't + Verb + ing
• We/ You/ They + aren't + Verb + ing

QUESTIONS

• Are you doing anything tonight? I'd like to invite you for dinner.
• Is she ironing? No she's just finished.
• It's raining. Take an umbrella!
• Listen! They are singing your favourite song!

• Am + I + Verb + ing
• Is + He/ She/ It + Verb + ing
• Are + We/ You/ They + Verb + ing