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Grammar structure
The present continuous is a verb tense that helps to express
It tense used to:
- Describe an action that is going on at this moment.
- Describe actions that are happening during this period of time.
- Describe an action or event in the future, which has already been planned or prepared.
- Describe a temporary event or situation.
"In order to understand let's see some examples"
1. Describe an action that is going on at this moment
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. That's why "Now" can mean many things. It may mean right now or this second. It can also mean these days or this year.
- I am studying to become a teacher.
- I am not studying to become a dentist.
- She is reading the book Cat Black.
- He is not coming to the university.
- Are you working on your thesis?
- Are you teaching at any school now?
The second example shows how simple present and present continuous can be used in the same way as:
How are you? How are you doing?
I live in Toronto. I am living in Toronto.
I teach at Chester High School. I am teaching at Chester.
Present continous time expressions:
You can use a different time expression in the present continuous, as: now, at the moment, today, nowadays, this week. These expressions generally use at the end or the beginning of the sentences.
1.Describe an action or event in the future, which has already been planned or prepared.
- We are going on holiday tomorrow.
- I am meeting my boyfriend tonight.
- Are they visiting you next friday?
- I am meeting some friends after class.
- I am not going to the university tonight.
- Are they reading at the library next weekend?
- Isn't he coming with us tonight?
He usually plays the drums, but he's playing bass guitar tonight.
The weather forecast was good, but it's raining at the moment.
There are different words as 'always, forever, constantly', that help us to describe or emphasise a continuing series of repeated actions. 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.
- They are always cheating on the exams.
Now let´s see the video and practice
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USE 1 Now
VOCABULARY ABOUT ACTIVITIES AT THE WEEKEND
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:
USE 2 Longer Actions in Progress Now- 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?
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.)
USE 3 Near Future- 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?
Sometimes, speakers use the Present Continuous to indicate that something will or will not happen in the near future.
Examples:
USE 4 Repetition and Irritation with "Always"- 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?
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:
REMEMBER Non-Continuous Verbs/ Mixed Verbs- 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.
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:
ADVERB PLACEMENT- She is loving this chocolate ice cream. Not Correct
- She loves this chocolate ice cream. Correct
The examples below show the placement for grammar adverbs such as: always, only, never, ever, still, just, etc.
Examples:
ACTIVE / PASSIVE- You are still watching TV.
- Are you still watching TV?
Examples:
- Right now, Tom is writing the letter. Active
- Right now, the letter is being written by Tom. Passive
ADDING -ING/-ED
Often we need to add -ing or -ed to a verb to make other forms of the verb, for example:
I was talking when John arrived.
I was talking when John arrived.
Spelling Rule
Just add -ing or -ed to the end of the base verb:
Just add -ing or -ed to the end of the base verb:
- work > working > worked
- play > playing > played
- open > opening > opened
Exceptions
| If the base verb ends in: | do this: | and add: | For example: |
| consonant + vowel + consonant and a stressed syllable | double the final consonant | -ing -ed | stop > stopping > stopped begin > beginning tap > tapping > tapped But, for example: open > opening > opened (because no stress on last syllable of open) |
| consonant + -e | remove the -e | -ing -ed | phone > phoning > phoned dance > dancing > danced make > making rake > raking > raked |
| -ie | change the -ie to -y | -ing | lie > lying die > dying |
| nothing | -d | lie > lied die > died |
What are some weekly activities that you do?
- go grocery shopping
- do the housework
- do the washing
- call their parents
- water the garden.
- wash the car
- hire a movie
- recharge my travel card,
- hang the clothes out to dry
- go to church,
- stay at home
- go out with friends.
- shine something
- download music and films>
- go to the mall elaxing
- practice sports
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