Present Continuous
HeyGen Introduction Video
Content
The next video summarizes what we will see in this lesson. Be aware that “Present Progressive” and “Present Continuous” are the same tense, just with different names.
Let’s review the content in the video.
- Present Continuous for Actions Happening Now:
- Structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb + -ing (e.g., “I am studying right now.”)
- Example: She is reading a book.
- Present Continuous for Future Plans:
- Structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb + -ing (e.g., “We are meeting them tomorrow.”)
- Example: They are going to the cinema tonight.
- Present Continuous for Temporary Actions:
- Structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb + -ing (e.g., “He is working in Madrid this week.”)
- Example: I am staying at my friend’s house for a few days.
Practical Examples:
- “I am eating lunch right now.” (action happening now)
- “She is visiting her grandmother tomorrow.” (future plan)
- “They are living in London for the summer.” (temporary action)
Specific forms of this verb tense:
- Negative Form:
- Structure: Subject + am/is/are + not + verb + -ing (e.g., “I am not working today.”)
- Example: He is not watching TV right now.
- Interrogative Form:
- Structure: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb + -ing? (e.g., “Are you coming to the party?”)
- Example: Is she playing the piano?
Practical Examples:
- “They are not sleeping now.” (negative)
- “Are you studying for the exam?” (interrogative)
Next, you will find a presentation with the main points regarding the Present Continuous.
Practice Zone
1. This activity will help you practice choosing the correct form of the verb “To Be” when using the present continuous.
2. For the following activity, choose the correct option to complete the sentence using the present continuous.
3. In this final activity, you must choose the correct verb to complete each sentence. Some sentences are in the present simple, which you have already studied, and others are in the present continuous, which you studied in this lesson.