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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.

    Complete List of Present Continuous Forms

    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.

    Present Continuous Tips


    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

    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?

    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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