Present Continuous Vocabulary and Context

This set of vocabulary flashcards captures present continuous action verbs and contextual phrases used in the grammar exercises provided in the transcript.

Taking a picture

The action described in picture 1 performed by the subject 'She'.

Tying a shoelace

The action described in sentence 2 performed by the subject 'He'.

Crossing the road

The action described in sentence 3 of the picture exercise.

Getting hungry

The state described as a result of needing to eat something soon.

Lying

The action attributed to people when 'It isn't true what they say'.

Starting to rain

The weather condition that follows the observation 'We\'re going to get wet'.

Trying to sell

What people are doing when 'They don\'t need their car any more'.

Getting late

The reason given for the statement 'We need to leave soon'.

Trying to work

The reason given for the request 'Please don\'t make so much noise'.

Staying with friends

The temporary living situation for someone who doesn\'t have anywhere to live right now.

Losing money

What is happening to the company when 'Things are not so good at work'.

Cross

A verb identified as number 3 in the picture choice list.

Hide

A verb identified as number 5 in the picture choice list.

Scratch

A verb identified as number 4 in the picture choice list.

Wave

A verb identified as number 6 in the picture choice list.