Present continuous and Time expressions

We use Present Progressive to talk about things that are happening now.
Time Expressions
now, right now, at the moment, at present,
today, tonight, this...
Look! Listen!
"..."
The Form Of The Verb
(+)

subject +

am
+ verb+ing...
is
are
am not
+ verb+ing...
isn't
aren't

(-)

subject +

(?)

Am
Is
Are

+ subject + verb+ing...

(WH)

Wh Q +

am
is
are

Who + is + verb+ing

+ subject + verb+ing...

Spelling
When you add "ing" you have to pay attention to the spelling of the verbs.
1.
ask + ing
2.
plan + ning
(When a verb ends with CVC you have to double the last letter).
3.
row + ing
(If the verb ends with x, y, w, you don't double the last letter).
4.
listen + ing
If the verb has more than one syllable and the last syllable is not stressed, you don't
double the last letter. Other common verbs are: OPEN, HAPPEN, VISIT,
5.
bake baking
(When a verb ends with "e" you omit the "e" and you add ing).
6.
die dying
(When a verb ends with "ie" , you omit the "ie" and add ying. Other verbs are LIE and
TIE).