Presentation
Definition
The Present Progressive (or Present Continuous) is a verb tense used to describe actions happening right now, actions that are temporary, or actions happening around the present time.
Structure
- Affirmative: Subject + am/is/are + Verb + -ing
Example: "She is reading a book."
- Negative: Subject + am/is/are + not + Verb + -ingExample: "They are not playing soccer."
Interrogative: Am/Is/Are + Subject + Verb + -ing?
Example: "Are you studying now?"
Uses
- Actions happening right now:
Example: "I am talking to you."
- Temporary actions:
Example: "He is staying at his friend's house this week."
- Future arrangements:
Example: "We are meeting at 7 PM."
Repeated actions (with always, constantly, etc.):
Example: "You are always forgetting your keys!"
Time Expressions
- Now
- At the moment
- Currently
- This week/month/year
- Nowadays
Materials