Tes Ptresent Continous Tense

The Present Continuous Tense - When to use

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We use the Present Continuous Tense to talk about activities happening now. Examples The kids are watching TV. I am sitting down, because I am tired. I am not learning German, because this is an English class. Who are you writing to? We can also use the Present Continuous Tense to talk about activities happening around now, and not necessarily this very moment. Examples Sally is studying really hard for her exams this week. I am reading a really interesting book now. How are you brushing up on your English for the trip? We aren't working hard these days. The Present Continuous Tense is also used to talk about activities happening in the near future, especially for planned future events. Examples I am seeing my dentist on Wednesday. Polly is coming for dinner tomorrow. Are you doing anything tonight? We aren't going on holiday next week.

Present Continuous - Practice

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What uses of the Present Continuous Tense do these sentences have?

1. I am playing football tonight. --- Now Around now Future
2. I can't play with you now. I am finishing my homework. --- Now Around now Future
3. Where are you studying? --- Now Around Now Future
4. What are you doing these days? Working? --- Now Around now Future
5. Sally is taking a bath. --- Now Around now Future
6. What are you doing at the weekend? --- Now Around now Future
7. Peter and Mary are going out. They met at Adam's party last week. --- Now Around now Future

Quick Spelling Hint: Make sure you DO NOT spell this tense as Present Continuos orPresent Continous that appear to be very typical spelling mistakes.