Present Continuous

Present Continuous

1. Is the present verb tense which is The simple present is the most commonly used verb form in English

   • It is used to
     • To express habits and routines
       • Examples
         • He drinks tea at breakfast.
         • She only eats fish
         • They watch television regularly
     • To give instructions or directions
       • Examples
         • Open the packet and pour the contents into hot water
         • You take the No.6 bus to Watney and then the No.10 to Bedford.
     • To talk about scheduled events
       • present or future
       • Examples
         • His mother arrives tomorrow.
         • Our holiday starts on the 26th March
     • The third person of the singular
       • The verb always ends in -s
       • For negative and interrogative forms, it is used Does
       • Verbs ending in -y ,the -y is changed to -ies

2. Is the continuous form of the present, It is mainly used to express actions that are taking place at the moment of speech or that have a temporary validity

   • is used for
     • events that take place at the moment of speak
       • Examples
         • Look! James is taking a picture of another tourist.
     • plans or appointments scheduled for the near future
       • Examples
         • He is meeting his friend Brad tonight.
     • temporary actions
       • Example
         • A: James is travelling around Australia.
           • B: Brad is working there as a tour guide over the summer.
   • Temporary markers
     • at the moment
     • now, just now, right now
     • Listen!
     • Look!