Difference between Present and Past Continuous

Jonathan was sitting on the swing.

• past continuous tense

• present continuous tense

I am leaving right away.

• past continuous tense

• present continuous tense

They are visiting the museum today

• past continuous tense

• present continuous tense

Laina was making a dress when I called.

• present continuous tense

• past continuous tense

We are eating at the new restaurant today.

• present continuous tense

• past continuous tense

I was relaxing at the party.

• present continuous tense

• past continuous tense

Aaliyah and Megan are dancing at the recital.

• past continuous tense

• present continuous tense

Mr. Taylor was teaching General Science.

• past continuous

• present continuous

The dancers are practising their routines,

• present continuous tense

• past continuous tense

The boys were eating popcorn at the movies.

• present continuous tense

• past continuous tense