Present continuous – I'm doing, I'm not doing, Are you doing?
The present continuous tense is used to describe actions happening at the moment of speaking or around the current time. It is formed using the verb "to be" (am/is/are) + the base verb + "-ing".
When to Use the Present Continuous:
- Ongoing actions: Actions occurring now. Example: "I am reading a book."
- Temporary actions: Activities happening for a short period. Example: "She is staying with her friends this week."
- Future plans: Scheduled events. Example: "We are meeting at 5 PM."
How to Form the Present Continuous:
Affirmative: Subject + am/is/are + verb + "-ing".
Example: "He is playing football."
Negative: Subject + am/is/are + not + verb + "-ing".
Example: "I am not watching TV."
Questions: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb + "-ing"?
Example: "Are you listening to music?"
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
- Using the wrong form of "to be". Example: Incorrect: "He playing"; Correct: "He is playing."
- Forgetting to add "-ing" to the verb. Example: Incorrect: "They are cook"; Correct: "They are cooking."
Mastering the present continuous will help you talk about actions happening now and express your immediate plans effectively.
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