Rabu, 14 Oktober 2009

Present Continuous (Progressive) for Beginners

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Take a look at the following conjugation chart. Notice from the above dialogue and following chart that the present continuous (progressive) is used to describe what is happening at the moment. It is also used to describe a plan in the near future (this evening, next week, on Saturday, etc.). The present continuous (progressive) is often used with: now, at the moment, today, this morning - afternoon - evening.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • The present continuous (progressive) is used only with action verbs. Example: I am working at the moment NOT I am believing you.
  • The present continuous (progressive) is also used to describe an action which is happening around this moment: Example: I'm reading 'Just in Time' this week. I'm not reading the book at this particular moment, but around this time.
Examples Usage
What are you cooking?
Tom is studying for his exams at the moment.
It isn't raining now. We can go outside.		 Actions happening at the present moment.
What are you doing this weekend?
I'm meeting Peter tomorrow morning.
We're driving to Albany this weekend.		 Planned future events (usually in the near future)
We're currently working on the Smith account.
What classes are you taking this semester?
We're studying Greek history this month.		 Actions or events happening around the present moment.
Structure
In the positive form, follow the form S To be Verb -ing. Remember that you need to conjugate the auxiliary verb 'to be'.
I am (I'm)
You are (You're)
He, She, It is (He's, She's, It's)
We, You, They are (We're, You're, They're)		 eating lunch at noon.
Conjugate the helping verb 'To Be' Not Verb - ing to form negatives.
I am not (I'm not)
You are not (You aren't)
He, She, It is not (He, She, It isn't
We, You, They are not (We, You, They aren't)		 coming this evening.
Conjugate the helping verb 'To Be' S Verb - ing in question forms.
Are you
we
they		 listening to me?
Is he
she
it		 listening to me?

 

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