We use the Present Continuous Tense to talk about

Dearactivities
Ann: happening
now.

Im having a great time hear , now

Im
sitting under a tree
E.g.: The kids are watching TV.
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We can also use the Present Continuous Tense.................................................................................
to talk about activities
happening around now, and not necessarily this
very moment.
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E.g. Sally is studying really hard for her exams this week.
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The Present Continuous Tense is also used to talk about activities
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happening in the near future, especially for planned
future events.
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E.g.IamseeingmydentistonWednesday. .................................................................................
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Love
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You are on holiday. At the moment you are at the park. Look at the picture and write
a letter describing what are people doing.

2. Complete the sentences.

Use the present continuous
and the verbs in brackets.
a) I ___________ (not/ play)
football tonight.
b) I can't play with you now. I_______(finish) my homework.
c) _______Sally________ (take) a bath?

d) What ____________ (you/ do) at the weekend?

e) Peter and Mary ___________ (not /go) out.
f) She _________(eat) in the kitchen.
g) My little sister _____________ (not / watch) TV.
h) My friends _________ (make) a lot of noise.

3. Write the questions. Use the correct form of present

continuous.
Example:
What are they doing? (do)
Theyre playing football.
a) ___________________________________?(go)
Shes going to the cinema.
b) ____________________________________?(do)
Im doing my homework.
c) ____________________________________?( listen to)
His Pop Music.
d) __________________________________?(read)
A book about England.