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Present Continuous Tense Explained

The present continuous tense describes actions currently happening or planned for the near future. It is formed using the structure Subject + verb be + verb + ING, and can express ongoing actions, temporary activities, future arrangements, and annoying habits. Time expressions associated with this tense include 'now', 'today', and 'tonight'.

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Present Continuous Tense Explained

The present continuous tense describes actions currently happening or planned for the near future. It is formed using the structure Subject + verb be + verb + ING, and can express ongoing actions, temporary activities, future arrangements, and annoying habits. Time expressions associated with this tense include 'now', 'today', and 'tonight'.

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PRESENT

CONTINUOUS
English Grammar Presentation
USE

The present continuous tense is used to


describe dynamic actions that are
currently happening, or will be happening
in the near future.
FUNCTION
Actions in progress at the time of speaking

Sam is buying some clothes for his trip to


London.
FUNCTION
Temporary activities at or around the time
of speaking
We are having a French course this term.
FUNCTION
Fixed or personal arrangements for the
future
I'm flying to Madrid next week.
FUNCTION
Annoying habits (with always)

Tim is always losing his keys.


FORM
To make a sentence, you'll need:

Subject + verb be + verb + ING


POSITIVE SENTENCES

I'm playing we're playing


you're playing you're playing
he's/she's/it's playing they're playing
NEGATIVE SENTENCES

I'm not playing we aren't playing


you aren't playing you aren't playing
he/she/it isn't playing they aren't playing
QUESTIONS

Question word + to be + subject + verb + ING


QUESTIONS
What language is he speaking? I don't
understand anything.
Is Sue playing the violin, or is it a radio?
TIME EXPRESSIONS
now, at the moment, at present

I'm going now!


TIME EXPRESSIONS
today, tonight, this morning, this week

I'm meeting Peter tonight.


THANK YOU

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