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The present continuous expresses a actions in progress now.

FORM

be (am/is/are) + verb ending in -ing We are studying English in this moment.

She's wearing a nice sweater.

Mike's shaving in the bathroom.

Homer is watching T.V.

They're playing soccer right now.

He isn't working. He's sleeping.

They're not cleaning the house. They're playing.

Jane isn't watching T.V. She's reading in the living room.

Is he taking a shower?Yes, he is.

Is she paying attention in class?No, she isn't. She's sleeping.

Are they singing ?No, they aren't. They're dancing.

Is Bob eating breakfast?Yes, he is.

THANK YOU!

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With present and future time expressions

We can use the present continuous to express actions in progress now (present) and to express plans with other people in the future.

present

future

She's cooking now. She's cooking tomorrow night.

present

He's doing the laundry. He's doing the laundry on Sunday.

future

present

They're not playing soccer this week. They're not playing soccer tomorrow.

future

present

Jane is taking French class at the moment. Jane is taking French next week at 7:00.

future

THANK YOU!

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INFORMATION QUESTIONS

What's Anne doing?She's putting on makeup.

What are they doing?They're studying.

Where are they reading? In the living room.

Where is she going? To work.

Who is watching? Karla is.

Who's making coffee? Pedro is.

THE PRESENT PARTICIPLE: SPELLING RULES

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