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The Present Continuous tense is all about the "now". It describes actions that are happening at this very second or plans that are already settled for the near future. It’s what transforms "I work" into "I am working".
In this module, you will master the am/is/are + -ing structure. You’ll practice with 25 interactive exercises that will help you describe your current activities and future schedules with total clarity!
| Subject | Auxiliary (Be) | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | am + -ing | I am eating an apple. |
| He / She / It | is + -ing | She is running now. |
| You / We / They | are + -ing | They are sleeping on the sofa. |
| Context | Keyword | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Right Now | now, at the moment | He is reading now. |
| Near Future | tomorrow, next week | We are leaving tomorrow. |
Summary Tips
Remember that some verbs like want, love, know are normally not used in the continuous form. They are called "state verbs". For everything else, if it's happening while you're speaking, hit that -ing button!
Tricky Cases
Watch out for common mistakes when using Present Continuous. Pay close attention to subject-verb agreement and how different contexts can change the correct form. Some patterns might seem similar but have important differences.
Remember that context matters. The same sentence structure might work differently depending on whether you're talking about the past, present, or future, or whether you're making a statement or asking a question.
What You'll Practice
The 25 exercises give you sentences where Present Continuous needs to be used correctly. You'll practice:
Describe the world around you with 25 interactive Present Continuous exercises. Master am/is/are + -ing for now and the future!
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