Thursday, November 22, 2018


PRESENT CONTINUOUS


Present continuous is the verb form used for actions or events that are happening or developing now.


Subject + "am/is/are (not)" + Verb-ing + Object

1. Happening Now (now, at the moment, currently)
    Example:
    a. Sofi is sleeping at the moment.
    b. I am working at the moment.
    c. The kids are watching TV at the moment.
    d. I am reading a really interesting book now.
    e. Sorry, she can't come to the phone right now, she is having a bath.

2. Temporary Situations (at the moment, these days, for a few days, this month, this years)
    Example:
    a. I am staying with a friend for a few days.
    b. She is staying with her friend for a week.
    c. Mahmud is studying history for a few months.
    d. I am wearing these old trousers to school this week.
    e. We are moving to Packard Street this week.

3. Annoying Habits (always, forever, constantly)
    Example:
    a. You're always losing your keys!
    b. He is eating a lot these day.
    c. She is tapping her pencil on the desk and it is
    d. My teacher is always giving detentions; how can anyone be so mean?
    e. I am getting tired of you coming late to class.

4. Definite Future Plans (tonight, later, this weekend, tomorrow, next week)
    Example:
    a. I am meeting my father late.
    b. My mother is going to the dentist tomorrow.
    c. Do you know if he is going to the dance with me next week?
    d. I am playing tennis with Rohmat in this week.
    e. Are you doing anything on Sunday morning?

5. Changing Situations (little by little, gradually)
    Example:
    a. The weather is improving.
    b. I am getting better at playing the piano.
    c. The weather is improving.
    d. His level is changing little by little.



Source : Aplication 12 Tenses, English Grammar

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