The Present Continuous.

The Present Continuous.

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   • The present continuous or present progressive (present continuous) is formed by writing the verb to correspond to each subject and the main verb with the ending -ing, this ending corresponding to the gerund in Spanish:
     • WATCH OUT! There are some verbs that do not usually use the progressive form
       • Verbos que no suelen emplear la forma progresiva Los verbos de la siguiente lista suelen utilizar la forma simple porque hacen referencia a estados, más que acciones o procesos.
         • to feel, to hear, to envy, to fear, to dislike, to hate, to contain, to cost, to hold, to measure, to weigh,to forget, to imagine, to know, to mean, to notice, to recognise, to remember, to understand.
     • EXAMPLES
     • Exceptions
       • The verbs of sensation and perception (see, hear, feel, taste, smell) are usually used with can: I can see ... They can take the progressive form but, in this case, their meaning usually varies.
         • This coat feels nice and warm. (perception of the qualities of the coat)
           • John's feeling much better now
             • She has three dogs and a cat. (possession)
               • She's having supper. (is taking)
                 • I can see Anthony in the garden (perception)

2. The Simple Present Tense