The present continuous
Overview
The present continuous is used to refer to temporary situations,repeated actions around the present moment, and ongoing actions in the present moment.
how to form
She(Subject) is(am/is/are) wearing(verb+ing) a dress
present participle spelling rules
| wear | choose | tie | shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| last letter is an e | last letters are ie | last letters are consonant-vowel-consonant and final syllable is stressed. | |
Add ing to form regular present participles |
leave out e | change ie to y | Double the last letter unless it’s w,x,y |
| wearing | choosing | tying | shopping |
Action Verb can be used in simple and continuous forms.
State verb are not usually used in continuous forms.
I ready every day.✅ -> I am reading right now. ✅
I own two cars. ✅ -> I am owning two cars. ❌
Question in the present continuous
Only swap subject and be.
The present continuous negative
Add not after be.
He(Subject) is(am/is/are) not wearing(verb+ing) a hat.