Present Continuous Tense Usage

The video tutorial explains the use of the present continuous tense in English. It covers three main uses: describing actions happening right now, actions considered temporary, and actions that occur repeatedly. Examples are provided for each use case to illustrate the concept clearly.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present continuous tense to describe an action happening right now?

• Andy drives to work.

• Helen and Kate talk.

• The teacher is trying to teach the class.

• She was like oh my God.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the present continuous tense used for in the sentence: 'Andy is driving to work'?

• A habitual action

• A completed action

• An action happening right now

• A future plan

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence best illustrates the use of the present continuous tense for a temporary situation?

• John has worked from the London office.

• John will work from the London office.

• John is working from the London office for 6 months.

• John works from the London office.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Why is the present continuous tense used in the sentence: 'Lewis and Juliet are living abroad for the summer'?

• To describe a permanent situation

• To describe a temporary situation

• To describe a past event

• To describe a habitual action

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following sentences uses the present continuous tense to describe an action that happens repeatedly?

• Mary will complain.

• Mary complained.

• Mary complains.

• Mary is always complaining.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

In the sentence 'Jessica is always working', what does the word 'always' emphasize?

• The action happens repeatedly

• The action is planned for the future

• The action is happening right now

• The action is temporary

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D