Present Continuous

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Present Continuous

We use the present continuous for things that are happening at the moment of speaking. These things usually last for quite a short time and they are not finished when we are talking about them. The present Continuous is also used to express already arranged future plans

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PAST

FUTURE

PRESENT

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USES

4.

1.

Expresses irritation or a negative emotion when used with words like always, forever, constantly

To express that something is happening right now.

2.

5.

To express something that is happening around now (in the near past or near future) and that is not habitual or permanent.

To express a trend

3.

To talk about a planned future action or event

Structure

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3.

2.

Affirmative

Negative

Question

To be + subject + base + ing + C ?

Subject + to be + base + ing + C

Subject + to be + not + base + ing + C

Jessi is not working in Mexico CityJessi isn't working in Mexico City

Is Jessi working in Mexico City?

Jessi is working in Mexico City

base + ing

We make the Present Continuous tense by adding -ing to the base verb. Normally it's simple: we just add -ing. But sometimes we have to change the word a little. Perhaps we double the last letter, or we drop a letter. Here are the rules to help you know how to spell the Present Continuous tense.

Basic rule

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