The Present Continuous Tense
The Present Continuous Tense :
This Tense IS USED….
to describe an action that is going on at this moment.
You are using the Internet.
You are studying English grammar.
to describe an action that is going on during this period of time or a trend. Are you still working for the same company?
More and more people are becoming vegetarian.
to describe an action or event in the future, which has already been planned or prepared.
We're going on holiday tomorrow.
I'm meeting my boyfriend tonight.
Are they visiting you next winter?
to describe a temporary event or situation.
He usually plays the drums, but he's playing bass guitar tonight.
The weather forecast was good, but it's raining at the moment.
with ALWAYS, FOREVER, CONSTANTLY to describe and emphasise a continuing series of repeated actions.
Harry and Sally are always arguing!
You're constantly complaining about your mother-in-law!
EXAMPLES :
The sun was shining every day that summer.
As I spoke, the children were laughing at my cleverness.
The audience was applauding until he fell off the stage.
I was making dinner when she arrived.
At 6 o’clock, I was eating dinner.
She was talking constantly in class in those days.
He was waiting for you.
She was writing a letter.
He was driving his car.
I was not expecting such a foolish behavior from him.
He was not sleeping.
She was not washing her clothes.
Were they going to their college?
Was he coming to his home?
Was she singing a song?
Were you asking me something?
Was I calling you?
Were the people shouting at him?
Was he listening to you?
Was she walking in the street?
Were you working in that factory?
Was I answering the question correctly?
They were not shouting.
You were not driving carefully.
The snake was not running toward you.
She was not decorating her room.
He was not reading the book.
I was not walking alone.
The kids were not playing with the toys.
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?
The Present Continuous Tense :
Elementary English Grammar Index
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