PRESENT CONTINOUS TENSE
Despite the fact that the basic present and present constant tenses are utilized conversely, present consistent for the most part characterizes a demonstration that is going on at the hour of talking.
The sentences with present dynamic tense are utilized when:
Something is occurring now, while talking and has an unmistakable end also.
When something is chosen and organized too to perform it.
To show an unfortunate propensity.
Models
You are learning English at this point.
You are not swimming at this point.
Is it true that you are resting?
I am sitting.
I am not standing.
Is it true that he is sitting or standing?
They are perusing their books.
They are not sitting in front of the TV.
What's happening with you?
For what reason would you say you aren't getting your work done?
Structure
[am/is/are + present participle]
Utilize first type of the action word +ing
Particular third individual subject use is
Plural first, second and third individual and solitary second individual subject use are
first individual solitary use am
As it were, it is "Subject + be (is, am, are) + Verb+ - ing + Object"
DISCRIPTION
Positive, Negative, Question Forms
PositiveNegativeQuestionI'm (I am) perusing a book.
I'm (I am) not reading.Am I reading?You're (you are) perusing.
You're (you are) not reading.Are you reading?We're (we are) reading.We're (we are) not reading.Are we reading?They're (they are) reading.They're (they are) not reading.Are they reading?He's (he is) perusing a book.He's not/he isn't (he isn't) reading.Is he reading?She's (she is) perusing a book.She's not/she isn't (she isn't) reading.Is she reading?It's (it is) raining.It's not/it isn't (it isn't) raining.Is it coming down?
Present Continous - Common Mistakes
Normal mistakesCorrect versionWhy?They as yet sitting tight for you.They are as yet hanging tight for you.to structure a persistent tense we use be + - ing.They are as yet hanging tight for you?Are they despite everything sitting tight for you?In questions the subject (they) and the helper action word (be) change places.Do they despite everything sitting tight for you?Are they despite everything hanging tight for you?Where they are hanging tight for you?
Where are they sitting tight for you?She doesn't watching TV.She isn't watching TV.To structure the negative we put notafter the action word be (am not, will be not = isn't, are not = aren't).I'm trusting you .
I trust you.Some action words are not utilized in persistent tenses - these are called stative action words (for example accept, originate from, cost, depend, exist, feel, detest, as).
Employments
Presently
Utilize the Present Continuous with Normal Verbs to communicate the possibility that something is occurring now, right now. It can likewise be utilized to show that something isn't occurring now.
Models:
You are learning English at this point.
You are not swimming at this point.
Is it true that you are resting?
I am sitting.
I am not standing.
Is it true that he is sitting or standing?
They are perusing their books.
They are not sitting in front of the TV.
What's going on with you?
For what reason would you say you aren't getting your work done?
Longer Actions in Progress Now
In English, "presently" can mean: this second, today, this month, this year, this century, etc. At times, we utilize the Present Continuous to state that we are doing a more drawn out activity which is in progress; in any case, we probably won't do it at this definite second.
Models:
(These sentences can be said while having supper in an eatery.)
I am concentrating to turn into a specialist.
I am not concentrating to turn into a dental specialist.
I am perusing the book Tom Sawyer.
I am not perusing any books at the present time.
Is it accurate to say that you are dealing with any unique ventures at work?
Is it true that you aren't instructing at the college now?
Not so distant Future
Once in a while, speakers utilize the Present Continuous to demonstrate that something will or won't occur sooner rather than later.
Models:
I am meeting a few companions after work.
I am not heading off to the gathering today.
It is safe to say that he is visiting his folks one weekend from now?
Is it safe to say that he isn't accompanying us today around evening time?
Reiteration and Irritation with "Consistently"
The Present Continuous with words, for example, "consistently" or "continually" communicates the possibility that something disturbing or stunning regularly occurs. Notice that the significance resembles Simple Present, yet with negative feeling. Make sure to put the words "consistently" or "continually" among "be" and "verb+ing."
Models:
She is continually coming to class late.
He is continually talking. I wish he would quiet down.
I don't care for them since they are continually griping.
Recollect Non-Continuous Verbs/Mixed Verbs
It is imperative to recollect that Non-Continuous Verbs can't be utilized in any persistent tenses. Likewise, certain non-nonstop implications for Mixed Verbs can't be utilized in ceaseless tenses. Rather than utilizing Present Continuous with these action words, you should utilize Simple Present.
Models:
She is cherishing this chocolate frozen yogurt. Not Correct
She cherishes this chocolate frozen yogurt. Right
Verb modifier PLACEMENT
The models underneath show the arrangement for punctuation verb modifiers, for example, consistently, just, never at any point, still, just, and so on.
Models:
You are as yet staring at the TV.
It is safe to say that you are as yet staring at the TV?
Dynamic/PASSIVE
Models:
At the present time, Tom is composing the letter. Dynamic
At the present time, the letter is being composed by Tom. Uninvolved
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