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Present Continuous Tense - When to Use

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Present Continuous Tense - When to Use The Present Continuous Tense - When to use

  1. We use the Present Continuous Tense to talk about activities happening now.

    Examples
       The kids are watching TV.
       I am sitting down, because I am tired.
       I am not learning German, because this is an English class.
       Who are you writing to?

  2. We can also use the Present Continuous Tense to talk about activities happening around now, and not necessarily this very moment.

    Examples
       Sally is studying really hard for her exams this week.
       I am reading a really interesting book now.
       How are you brushing up on your English for the trip?
       We aren't working hard these days.

  3. The Present Continuous Tense is also used to talk about activities happening in the near future, especially for planned future events.

    Examples
       I am seeing my dentist on Wednesday.
       Polly is coming for dinner tomorrow.
       Are you doing anything tonight?
       We aren't going on holiday next week.

 


Present Continuous Tense - When to Use Present Continuous - Practice

What uses of the Present Continuous Tense do these sentences have?

  1. I am playing football tonight.
  2. I can't play with you now. I am finishing my homework.
  3. Where are you studying?
  4. What are you doing these days? Working?
  5. Sally is taking a bath.
  6. What are you doing at the weekend?
  7. Peter and Mary are going out. They met at Adam's party last week.

Quick Spelling Hint: Make sure you DO NOT spell this tense as Present Continuos or Present Continous that appear to be very typical spelling mistakes.


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