GRAMMAR & STRUCTURE
Present Continuous

Definition

The present continuous verb tense describes present actions happening at the moment of writing or a future plan.

Example

Wally is fishing right now.

Explanation

The present continuous --

describes an action happening at the moment of speaking.
describes a continuing present action.
describes an event that will happen at a specific time in the future.
does not describe habitual actions in the present.
has the form be + verb -ing.
has subject + verb agreement. For example: I am fishing. He is fishing. They are fishing.
cannot be used with stative (non-action) verbs such as: be, believe, belong, forget, hear, know, like, love, mean, need, prefer, realize, remember, see, seem understand, want.
uses "not" to make negative sentences.
has question forms.

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