Present Continuous Tense

When do we use the present continuous tense?

• A) To describe an action that happened in the past.

• B) To describe an action that will happen in the future.

• C) To describe an action that is happening right now.

• D) To describe a planned future event.

The present continuous tense can be used to describe two or more on-going actions happening simultaneously

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Present continuous tense: The players who won ____ celebrating. The losing team ____ crying.

• are/is

• are/are

• were/was

• was/were

Write using the present continous tense.He _____ (take) an online course to learn how to code this month.

Write using the present continous tense. Currently, we _____ (work) on a new project that aims to improve sustainability in our office.

They _____ (plan) a surprise party for their friend's birthday this weekend.

Which of the following sentences from the passage contain the present continuous tense?

• A) She often sits at her desk.

• B) Sarah is studying for her final exams.

• C) She feels confident that all her hard work will pay off.

• D) She has been dedicating most of her time to preparing for the exams.

Identify another instance where the present continous is used. (only write the auxiliary and the present participle)

Imagine you are Sarah. Write down 2 sentences (using the present continuous tense) to describe your feeling about your upcoming exams.

Describe your local market using the present continous tense only. Word limit: 150-175.