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    The document discusses the present continuous tense and how it is used to describe actions that are happening at the present moment or around the time of speaking. It provides examples of sentences using the present continuous tense to describe temporary situations or ongoing actions, and contrasts it with the simple present tense. It also includes the formulas for forming sentences in the present continuous tense in affirmative, interrogative, and negative forms.

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    Present Continuous Tense

    1) Use the continuous for something that is


    happening at or around the time of speaking. The
    action is not finished.

    * The water is boiling. Can you turn it off?


    * Listen to those people. What language are they speaking?
    * Let's go out. It isn't raining now.
    * 'Don't disturb me. I'm busy.' 'Why? What are you doing?'
    * I'm going to bed now. Goodnight!
    * Maria is in Britain at the moment. She's learning English.
    2) Use the continuous for a temporary situation:

    * I am living with some friends until I find a flat.


    * 'You are working hard today.' 'Yes, I've got a lot to do.'
    FORMULA
    Affirmative:
    Subject + to be (present) + Verb-ing + Object
    Father is watching the movie

    Interrogative:
    To be (present) + Subject + Verb-ing + Object?
    Is Father watching the movie?

    Negative:
    Subject + to be (present) not + Verb-ing + Object
    Father is not watching the movie
    Learn the Difference between
    Present Tense & Present Continuous Tense

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