Present Continuous

GRAMMAR NOTES FOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL / PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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Present Continuous by Mind Map: Present Continuous

1. The present continuous tense is used for actions happening now or for an action that is unfinished. This tense is also used when the action is temporary.

2. Affirmative Sentence S + am/is/are + v + -ing + C.

2.1. I am talking with my mom right now.

2.2. Sandra is visiting her parents.

2.3. They are doing the homework assignment.

3. Negative Sentence S + am/is/are + not + v + -ing + C

3.1. I am not going to the game tonight.

3.2. Mike is not cooking.

3.3. You are not studying right now.

4. YES/NO Question Am//is/are + S + V + -ing + C ?

4.1. Am I going to the meeting?

4.2. Is Karla listening to the teacher?

4.3. Are they cheeting on the exam?

5. WH-Question Wh-word + am/is/are + V + -ing + C + ?

5.1. What I am doing here?

5.2. Why is Mike saying those things?

5.3. Where are they going tomorrow?