The present continuous

​WELCOME TO THE ENGLISH CLASS

TOPIC: The present continuous or (present progressive)

By teacher Cristian Odir Fuentes Aparicio.

Sleeping
Going to the school
Relaxing
Working
Eating
Playing
Playing

VOCABULARY

Present continuous or (Present progressive)

The present continuous (or present progressive) is a tense in English used to express actions that are happening right now. For example, I’m reading a book.

The present continuous is a compound verb tense since it comprises two parts: an auxiliary (verb to be in the present) and the -ing form of the main verb.

- To anticipate facts, quotes, events, or actions that will occur in the future. (They are going to the lake next Sunday).

- Mention temporary events. (Today is raining, but yesterday was sunny)

- Describe actions that occur at the exact moment we speak or write. (Ana is studying English).

- To talk about general, personal, or social situations that occur currently. On occasion, it can be accompanied by adverbs such as currently, lately, or these days, among others. (You are working a lot lately).

Important points of the Present Continuous.

3. If the verb ends in e, this letter is removed and the ending -ing is placed. (John is dancing Jazz)

4. Verbs that end in double e retain this ending and add -ing to the end. (Maria is seeing the dog)

5. Verbs ending in –ie put a y + -ing in their place. (He is lying to his parents)

In this verb tense, the ending in ING is extremely important; it is for them that we will see the following rules:

1. All verbs must end in -ing. (The boy is jumping in the yard)

2. When a verb ends in a consonant, the last letter must be doubled to add the ending -ing. (The cat is running).

Rules.

Affirmative structure of the present continuous.

​Subject

I

He, she, it

You, we, they

​Verb to be

am ('m)

is ('s)

are ('re)

​Verb in ING

playing

The negative structure of the present continuous.

​Subject

I

He, she, it

You, we, they

​Verb to be (negative)

am not ('m)

is not (isn't)

are not (aren't)

​Verb in ING

playing

Interrogative structure of the present continuous.

​Verb to be

Am

Is

Are

​Subject

I

He, she, it

You, we, they

​Verb in ING

playing

I am reading a book.

She is playing soccer.

They are running fast.

​Affirmative form

Examples.

​Negative form

I am not reading a book.

She is not playing soccer.

They are not running fast.

​Interrogative form

Am I reading a book?

Is she playing soccer?

Are they running fast?

1. Read carefully before answering the questions.
2. The quiz contains five multiple-choice questions.
3. Each question is worth two points.
4. The time to answer each question is 45 seconds.
5. At the end of the quiz, it will show you the score obtained.

Instructions for taking the quiz.

Multiple Choice

1. The present continuous is a verbal tense that is used to express.

• a. To express actions that happened in the past.

• b. To Express actions that are happening right now.

• C. To express future actions.

Multiple Choice

2. When we talk about the present continuous, all verbs must end in: 

• a. ed

• b. s

• b. ing

Multiple Choice

3. What ___ doing right now?

• a) are you

• b) aren't you

• c) you are

Multiple Choice

4. John ___ his homework at the moment.

• a) is not doing

• b) aren't doing

• c) doesn't do

Multiple Choice

5. ___she studying for the exams?

• a) Aren't

• b) Is

• c) Isn't