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Subject: English Language
Date: 29th March -2nd April 2015
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Present Continuous Tense
I am singing
We often use the present continuous tense in English. It is very different from the simple present tense, both in
structure and in use. Continuous tenses are also called progressive tenses. So the present progressive tense is
the same as the present continuous tense.
How do we make the Present Continuous Tense?
The structure of the present continuous tense is:
subject + auxiliary verb +main verb
be
Look at these:
base + ing
How do we use the Present Continuous Tense?
The use of the present continuous tense
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The present continuous is used to talk about actions happening at the time of speaking.
We use the present continuous tense to talk about:
action happening now
action in the future
Present continuous tense for action happening now
a) for action happening exactly now
I am eating my lunch.
past
present
The action is happening now
future
Look at these examples. Right now you are looking at this screen and at the same time...
...the pages are turning.
...the candle is burning.
...the numbers are spinning.
b) for action happening around now
The action may not be happening exactly now, but it is happening just before and just after now, and it is not
permanent or habitual.
John is going out with Mary.
Past
present
The action is happening around now.
future
Look at these examples:
Muriel is learning to drive.
I am living with my sister until I find an apartment.
Present continuous tense for the future
We can also use the present continuous tense to talk about the future—if we add a future word!! We must add
(or understand from the context) a future word. "Future words" include, for example, tomorrow, next year, in
June, at Christmas etc. We only use the present continuous tense to talk about the future when we have
planned to do something before we speak. We have already made a decision and a plan before speaking.
I am taking my exam next month.
past
present
future
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A firm plan or programme exists now.
The action is in the future.
Look at these examples:
We're eating in a restaurant tonight. We've already booked the table..
They can play tennis with you tomorrow. They're not working.
When are you starting your new job?
In these examples, we have a firm plan or programme before speaking. The decision and plan were made
before speaking.
How do we spell the Present Continuous Tense?
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.
If the base verb ends in consonant + stressed vowel + consonant, double the last letter:
Exception 1
English Language
Present Progressive/ Continuous
Class 3
Happening Right Now
Right now, people on the bus are going to school. The driver is looking in the mirror to
see behind him. Passengers are riding the bus. One man is standing, but most people
are sitting. One girl is looking at her friend. Another woman is listening to music on her
headphones. The passengers are not talking to each other. Some people are looking
out the window, but most people are not doing anything. They are waiting to get to
school.
Using the following verbs, write at least three sentences about what is happening or
not happening right now in the classroom.
Go Do
Look Listen Stand Talk Wait Walk Call Play Drink Think Teach Sleep Meet
Lend Feel Dream Hold Tell Know Throw Show
Eat Wear Say Read
Ex. The teacher is standing at the front of the room.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Present continuous tense worksheet
The present continuous tense is used to talk about actions and events that are going on around the time of
talking. The present continuous tense forms are made by putting is / am / are before the –ing form of the verb.
Test your knowledge present continuous tense forms with this grammar exercise. Each sentence given below
has a blank space. Fill in the blanks with appropriate present continuous form of the verb given in the brackets.
1. Hurry up! We ………………………………….. for you. (wait)
2. ‘What are you ………………………………….?’ (do) ‘I …………………………………. letters.’ (write)
3. He ……………………………………. in Italy at the moment. (work)
4. She doesn’t like to be disturbed when she …………………………………….. (work)
5. That child ………………………………………… bigger every day. (get)
6. Who is that girl ……………………………………….. on the table? (stand)
7. I ……………………………………….. for the shops to open. (wait)
8. I ……………………………………….. Jane tomorrow. (see)
9. The universe …………………………………, and has been so since its beginning. (expand)
10. My sister ………………………………. at home for the moment. (live)
Answers Keys
1. Hurry up! We are waiting for you.
2. What are you doing? I am writing letters.
3. He is working in Italy at the moment.
4. She doesn’t like to be disturbed when she is working.
5. That child is getting bigger every day.
6. Who is that girl standing on the table?
7. I am waiting for the shops to open.
8. I am seeing Jane tomorrow.
9. The universe is expanding and has been since its beginning.
10. My sister is living at home for the moment.