present continuous

present continuous

1. form

   • To form the present continuous auxiliary verb "to be" and the gerund ( infinitive + "-ing ") is used the verb.
     • Structure
       • Affirmative
         • Subject + auxiliary verb (to be) + gerund .
           • example
             • i am talking
       • Negative
         • Subject + auxiliary verb (to be) + auxiliary negative (no) + gerund .
           • example
             • i am not talking
       • Question
         • Auxiliary verb (to be) + subject + gerund ?
           • example
             • are you talking?

2. uses

   • 1. the present continuous used to talk about something what is happening when we talk.
     • 2. We also use it to talk about something that is happening today but not necessarily as we speak. In this case , time expressions as " currently" are used , " Lately " or " these days " .
       • 3. We use the present continuous to talk about something that is already decided to be made in the future next . Their use indicates that it is fairly certain that will happen as planned .