English Present Continuous

When do we use the present continuous?

Actions happening now, temporary situations, future plans, expressing annoyance.

What is the structure of the present continuous?

Subject + am/is/are + verb + -ing

Give an example of a sentence using the present continuous.

I am studying.

Give another example of a sentence using the present continuous.

They are playing football.

Give a negative example of a sentence using the present continuous.

We are not watching TV.

Give an example using 'always' to express annoyance.

She is always complaining!

Fill in the blank: I _(watch) TV right now.

I (watch) TV right now.

Fill in the blank: She (not/eat) meat these days.

She (not/eat) meat these days.

Give an example answering in affirmative

Are you studying? (Affirmative)

Give an examples answering in negative

No, I am not studying. (Negative)

What tense is used to describe actions happening at the moment of speaking?

Present Continuous

Give an example sentence where someone is playing the guitar right now.

He is playing the guitar.

Provide an example using 'always' to express irritation.

She is always interrupting me!

Give an example of a future plan using Present Continuous.

We are moving to a new house next month.

Give an example of a temporary situation using Present Continuous.

They are working on a special project these days.

Formulate a question using Present Continuous form.

Are you listening to me?

I ___ (wait) for the bus. (Fill the blank)

I am waiting for the bus.

They ___ (not/come) to the party. (Fill the blank)

They aren't coming to the party.

What's the weather like? (Use Present Continuous)

It is raining cats and dogs!

He ___ (learn) Spanish this year. (Fill the blank)

He is learning Spanish this year.