Present Progressive

Grammar Development
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Structure of sentences in
present progressive
 Structure (Affirmative)

 Subject + am, is + verb + ing.

are

-She is working hard at school.

-I am swimming in the pool.
-We are playing in the park.
 Structure (Negative)

 Subject + am, is + not + verb + ing

are

- I am not dating Zac Efron.

- He isn´t eating Mc Donalds.
- They aren´t paying attention to the explanation.
 Structure (Interrogative)

Am, Is + Subject + verb + ing ?

Are

-Am I helping with Christmas´dinner?

-Is she getting ready for the party?
-Are you studying for your test?
 Exercise

 Patrick is playing Fifa 2008 with his friends. (Int)

 Karen isn´t looking for her keys. (Aff)

 I am attending a soccer game tomorrow. (Int)

 Are the children having an important test this

week? (Neg)
We use the present progressive…
 For temporary states in the present*.

-Mary is working at her father´s shop this week.

-At this moment Lucy is eating cherries
Time expressions:
Now, at present, at the moment, today, these
days, this week/year, etc.
Tonight, tomorrow, next week, etc.
We use the present progressive…
 For actions or events happening at around the
time of speaking.

- He´s studying for a test right now.

Time expressions:

Now, at present, at the moment, today,

these days, this week/year, etc.

Tonight, tomorrow, next week, etc.

We use the present progressive…
 For future actions related to personal
arrangements.

-We are going to London next week.

Time expressions:

Now, at present, at the moment, today,

these days, this week/year, etc.

Tonight, tomorrow, next week, etc.

We use the present progressive…

 For annoying repeated actions, with adverbs of

frequency.

-My brother is always telling me what to do!

Adverbs of Frequency:

Always, usually, often, sometimes,

rarely, never.