Present Continuous - English Grammar Lessons Guide

 Present Continuous - English Grammar Lessons Guide

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Present Continuous - English Grammar Lessons Guide

Forming the present continuous

The present continuous of any verb is composed of two parts - the present tense of the verb to be + the present participle of the main verb.

(The form of the present participle is: base+ing, e.g. talking, playing, moving, smiling)

Affirmative

Subject

+ to be

+ base

+ ing

 She is talking.

Negative

Subject

+ to be

+ not

+ base + ing

 She is not (isn't) talking

Interrogative

to be

+ subject

+ base

+ ing

 Is she talking?

Present Continuous Examples

The following are basic examples of the present continuum. The verb tense in each sentence is underlined.

• She is crying.
• He is talking to his friend.
• The baby is sleeping in his crib.

The present continuous can be used to express something that is happening right now or to express something that is not happening right now. Examples of this use include:

• He is not standing.
• Anthony is sitting in the chair.
• You are not watching the movie.
• Rose is reading a book.

The present continuous can also be used to show that something will or will not happen in the near future. Examples of this use include:

• She is not going to the game tonight.
• He is meeting his friends after school.
• Are you visiting your cousin this weekend?
• I am not going to the meeting after work.
• Is John playing football today?

The present continuous can be used for actions that are still occurring while speaking. Examples of this use include:

• Marc is making pizza now.
• They are eating lunch right now.

The present continuous can also be used in questions. Here are some more examples of this use:

• Is she laughing?
• Are they listening to the teacher?
• Is the baby drinking his bottle?
• Are you going?

Examples: TO GO, present continuous

Affirmative	Negative	Interrogative
I am going	I am not going	Am I going?
You are going	You aren't going.	Are you going?
He, she, it is going He, she, it	isn't going	Is he, she, it going?
We are going	We aren't going	Are we going?
You are going	You aren't going	Are you going?
They are going	They aren't going	Are they going?

Exceptions

Perception verbs (see, hear, feel, taste, smell) are often used with can: I can see... These verbs may be used in the continuous form but with a different meaning

• This coat feels nice and warm. (your perception of the coat's qualities)
• John's feeling much better now (his health is improving)
• She's having supper. (She's eating)

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