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Present Continuous
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Present Continuous Tense

Form: Subject + to be + -ing verb

IELTS Writing - I am watching the television.
- You are playing with your friends.
Task 2 - He is not eating right now.
- Why aren’t they cheering for the team?
Present Continuous
Let’s see when we should (and shouldn’t) use it.
Tense

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Verbs To Avoid 3
Common Uses 4

Verbs usually NOT used with present continuous. Things Happening Now

Feelings: - We are eating breakfast; please wait for a few minutes.

Love / believe / hate / prefer / want - I’m walking to class at the moment.

Senses: Challenge:
Taste / sound Q: What are you doing right now?
A: I’m watching a video about the present continuous tense
Additional: at the moment.
Need / owe / agree / own / possess

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Common Uses 6

Temporary Situations Future Plans

- He is working at the library this summer. - I’m moving to China next month.
- I’m staying in this hotel tonight, but I leave tomorrow. - When are you moving house?

Challenge: Challenge:
Q: Describe a temporary situation in your life. Q: What are your plans for this weekend?
A: I’m studying for the IELTS Exam this summer. A: I’m visiting my parents this weekend.

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Common Uses 7
Common Uses 8

New Habits Habits (using always/constantly)

- He’s exercising a lot these days!
Challenge:
Q: What new habits do you have?
A: I am watching a lot of Netflix shows these days.
- You are always forgetting about meetings!
- He is constantly laughing in class.
Challenge:
Q: What is a bad habit you have?
A: I’m always calling people by the wrong name. It’s so
embarrassing!

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