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Grammar A2 - Preseent Continuous for ongoing action
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The present continuous tense is used to describe:
Actions happening right now (at the moment of speaking).
Example: She is working at the moment. (action happening now)
Actions happening around now, but not necessarily at the exact moment of speaking.
Example: I am studying for my exams this week. (action happening during a period of time)
Future plans or arrangements (when something is already scheduled).
Example: They are meeting us tomorrow. (arranged future event)
Form of the present continuous:
Affirmative: Subject + am/ is/ are + verb-ing
Negative: Subject + am/ is/ are + not + verb-ing
Question: Am/ is/ are + subject + verb-ing?