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We use the present continuous (am/is/are + -ing) to talk about temporary things which have begun but haven't finished. They are often happening now, at this moment. Here are some examples of things happening now. I'm just uploading some photos to Facebook and I'm sending a message to Billie.
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We use the present continuous more for arrangements with...
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We use the present continuous for temporary situations. We...
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The present continuous is made from the present tense of the verb be and the –ing form of a verb: We use the present continuous to talk about: activities at the moment of speaking: I'm just leaving work. I'll be home in an hour. Please be quiet. The children are sleeping. Present continuous 1. Present continuous 2. future plans or arrangements:
We use the present continuous more for arrangements with other people and be + going to + infinitive for intentions. Sometimes it’s important to choose the right structure, but often we could use either because many events are both arrangements and intentions.
We use the present continuous for temporary situations. We often use the present continuous for things happening right now. We can use the present continuous for future arrangements. We can use the present continuous with all verbs. Some verbs – for talking about emotions, thinking, the senses, etc. – cannot be used in the continuous form. 7.
The present continuous is a common verb tense in English. It is for activities that are happening right now. This lesson shows you how to use the present continuous correctly. Let’s start with the structure. Present Continuous Structure. Subject + BE + Verb + ING. Examples: I am singing. She is dancing. We are talking.
In English, we can use will, be going to, the present simple or present continuous tenses, phrases like about to, and verbs like aim and plan - all to talk about the future.
Present Continuous. We use the present continuous tense for: things that are happening at the time we are speaking, temporary situations and activities that are in progress. Example Just...
