Present Continuous

Present Continuous Tense

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Present continuous tense is the tense form that you can use to explain something or express an action that is taking place during a certain time in the present .

Definition of Present Continuous Tense

​What is the Present Continuous Tense Formula?

• Positif sentence formula of present continuous tense: Subject + be (am/are/is) + verb1 -ing + complement.

• Negatif sentence formula of present continuous tense: Subject + be (am/are/is) + not + verb1 -ing + complement.

• Interrogative formula of present continuous tense: Be (am/is/are) + subject + verb1 -ing + complement?

• They are taking online classes now

​​Time and Example of Present continuous

• They are watching a movie right now.

• He's studying a new language at the moment

​Example of Present Continuous

• + She is preparing a detailed report about the company’s financial performance this month.
  - She is not preparing a detailed report about the company’s financial performance this month.
  ? Is she preparing a detailed report about the company’s financial performance this month?

​Conclusion

• Present Continuous Tense is used for ongoing actions.

• Use “to be” (am, is, are) + verb (-ing).