Learning English Language Tenses
The Present Continuous Tense with examples and uses for expressing actions happening now, around the time of speaking, near future plans, and annoyance. Explore key words for present time expressions.
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS [am / is / are] + verb +ing
USES 1. Now, at the time of speaking: - 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?
USES 2. Around the time of speaking: - 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?
USES 3. Near future plan (personal arrangement): - 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?
USES 4. To express annoyance: - You are always talking in class.
KEY WORDS AT PRESENT Now Still
