use present continuous tenses effectively
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Use the present continuous verb tense effectively....Form, functions, examples, learn on your own.TRANSCRIPT
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I AM UNDERSTANDING IT.WHERE ARE YOU COMING
FROM?I AM LOVING IT!
Use the Present Continuous tenses effectively
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Present Continuous tense
Verb Form:I + am + verb+ ingHe+ is + verb + ingShe + is + verb + ingThey + are+ verb + ingWe + are+ verb + ingPrem and Vidya+ are+ verb + ingThe motor and the engine +are + verb + ing
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Present Continuous tense
Examples:1.I am reading a book.2.He is reading a book.3.She is reading a book.4.They are reading a book.5.We are reading a book.6.Prem and Vidya are reading a book.
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Functions
1. To denote an action that is happening right now:
The phone is ringing.He is talking to his friend.She is cooking rice.They are working on the issue.We are playing football.I am watching Television.
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Functions
2. To denote a future schedule:I am going to Delhi next month.I am meeting the client at 10 am
tomorrow.He is attending a seminar in Mumbai
next week.They are moving to Hyderabad next
year.The Government is announcing new
taxes this year.We are boarding the flight tomorrow
at 5 pm.
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Functions
3. To denote happenings in the recent present , not necessarily at this very moment.
John is preparing well for his exam.I am researching on the topic.She is thinking of moving to Canada.He is working on a tough issue.The opposition is facing a tough situation.
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The Indian use of the “ing” verb
Indians tend to use the present continuous tense instead of the simple present tense:
I am wanting to learn English.I want to learn English.I am having a bike.I have a bike.He is living in Bangalore.He lives in Bangalore.
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Use of present continuous tense
I am needing a break.I need a break.He is wishing for as new house.He wishes for a new house.She is knowing the answer.She knows the answer.They are having many friends.They have many friends.
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Questions
Are you leaving now?Is it working?Is John coming tonight?Are the students writing the test ?Are you taking your medication regularly?
Is Alice studying?
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Negative questions
Are you not going to the party?Are you not staying with your parents ?
Is he not studying?Am I not singing well?
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Verbs that do not take the “ing” form
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