How the present continuous tense is formed in English. Learning Present Continuous (Present Progressive)

Basic table for the formation of the affirmative form of the Present Continuous Tense in English

Let's first take a look at the How is Present Continuous Tense formed?. It belongs to compound tenses, since even in affirmative sentences it consists of an auxiliary and a main verb.

The auxiliary verb for the present continuous tense is verb to be in the present tense, or rather its forms am, is, are. An ending is added to the main verb, which will denote the action being performed. -ing.

Remember!

To form an affirmative sentence in the Present Continuous, use one of the verb forms be (am/is/are) and main verb ending -ing.

It's important to remember that auxiliary verb to be always agrees with the subject, that is, its form am/is/are must correspond to the number and person of the subject. Let's look at the examples in more detail:

I am reading a book(Russian: I'm reading a book): I- subject, am- auxiliary verb (agrees with the subject), reading .

He is working as a secretary now(Russian. He now works as a secretary): he- subject, is working- main verb (does not agree with the subject, frozen form)

• Hey, you are eating my ice-cream(Russian: Hey, are you eating my ice cream): you- subject, are- auxiliary verb (agrees with the subject), eating- main verb (does not agree with the subject, frozen form)

Examples of affirmative sentences in the Present Continuous with translation:

Often used in colloquial speech abbreviated forms of the linking verb to be: I'm, You're, He's/She's/It's etc.

If a sentence contains homogeneous predicates, the linking verb to be is usually omitted, for example:

James and Sally are spending the evening together, watching a new video(Russian: James and Selly spend the evening together, they watch TV).

Rules for adding -ing ending to Present Continuous

Reference table for adding the -ing ending to form the Present Continuous.

During education Present Continuous Tense As a general rule, we add an ending to the verb -ing. However, there are a number of verbs that require a slight transformation when adding such an ending.

Let's consider basic rules for adding -ing ending for the formation of Present Continuous.

Rule #1

If the verb ends in -e, then this final vowel is omitted:

make - making, drive - driving

Rule #2

If a verb consists of 1 syllable and ends with 1 vowel and 1 consonant, then the consonant is doubled:

swim - swimming, stop - stopping

However, there is no need to double the consonant if the verb ends in -w or -x:

sew - sewing, fix - fixing

Rule #3

If a verb consists of two or more syllables and ends with a vowel followed by one consonant, then the consonant is doubled only if the last syllable is stressed:

put-put, regret - regretting

Rule #4

If the verb ends in -ie, That -ie changes to -y:

lie - lying, die - dying

What verbs cannot be used in the Present Continuous

Reference table: verbs that are not used with Continuous tenses

There are a number of verbs in English that cannot be used in the Present Continuous Tense. These verbs include the so-called State/Stative/Non-action Verbs(Russian verbs of state). However, there are exceptions with these verbs.

For example, the following verbs are not used in Continuous tenses because they themselves somehow denote some process:

English verbs related to perception (notice, hear, see, feel...)

verbs that convey emotions (love, hate, like...)

verbs that convey mental processes (know, understand, believe…)

verbs of possession (have, possess, belong...)

verbs of existence (be, exist, consist of...)

• other verbs (fit, deserve, matter...)

Verbs that cannot be used in the Continuous

Meaning of verbs	Examples of verbs
verbs of existing or being	be, consist of, contain, exist
verbs of possessing	belong to, have (= own), include, lack, own, possess
verbs of feeling or wanting	adore, desire, despise, detest, dislike, envy, hate, like, love, need, pity, prefer, trust, want, wish
verbs of thinking or believing	believe, doubt, expect, feel (= think), forget, imagine, intend, know, realize, recognize, remember, see (= understand), suppose, think, understand
verbs of appearance	appear, resemble, seem
other verbs	concern, depend, deserve, fit, matter, measure, mean, mind, weigh

The tense is used for such verbs Present Simple instead of Present Continuous. Compare:

Right: Many people believe in the existence of UFOs(Russian. Many people believe in the existence of UFOs)

• Wrong: Many people are believing in the existence of UFOs(Russians believe only now)

Sometimes, however, the same verb can have two meanings, and depending on the meaning, the verb can be used in the Present Continuous tense, for example:

I consider (=believe) her to be a very good student(Russian. I believe that she is a very good student)

• I’m still considering (= studying) all the pros and cons(Russian: I'm still learning the pros and cons)

In some cases, the change in the meaning of verbs is unimportant, and emotional coloring allows the use of a verb in the Continuous form:

Negative and interrogative sentences in the Present Continuous

Basic table for the formation of the affirmative form, negation, simple and special questions in the Present Continuous, short answers

Students learning English often believe that formation of negative and interrogative forms in the Present Continuous occurs more easily than in .

You, of course, remember that when forming negations and questions in the Present Simple, an auxiliary verb is added do or does, and the main verb is used without ending -(e)s. In contrast, the Present Continuous already has an auxiliary verb am/is/are even in the affirmative form, that is, you don’t have to think about which auxiliary verb to use.

This is why in some the Present Continuous is the first tense that students are introduced to.

Formation of the negative form Present Continuous

When forming negative sentences in the Present Progressive, it is important to remember how the auxiliary verb to be forms interrogative and negative forms in the present tense.

After all, it is the forms of the verb to be (am/is/are) are used to form questions and negations. The ending -ing in a semantic verb always remains unchanged.

Remember!

To form negative sentences in the Present Continuous to the auxiliary verb am/is/are a negative particle is added not, and the semantic verb always retains the ending -ing.

In order to make an affirmative sentence negative, you need to add the particle not after the auxiliary verb to be (am/is/are): I am not working(Russian: I don't work), He isn't working(Russian: It doesn't work), My brothers are not working(Russian. My brothers are not working now)

Examples of negative sentences in the Present Continuous

Example sentences	Translation into Russian
I am not listening to you.	I'm not listening to you.
She is not watching TV now.	She doesn't watch TV now.
We are not talking about it at the moment.	We're not talking about this now.
Our guests are not dancing right now.	Our guests are not dancing at the moment.
Antonio is not driving to work, he is at home.	Antonio is not going to work now, he is at home.
Traffic is not moving because of the accident.	Traffic on the road was stopped due to an accident.

In conversation, preference is always given to abbreviated forms, unless the speaker wishes to give emotional emphasis to the negative: I am not working = I'm not working, He is not working = He isn't working, They are not working = They aren't working

Questions and answers with the Present Continuous

Word order in interrogative sentences for the Present Continuous is no different from other tenses. Auxiliary am/is/are always comes before the subject, and the semantic verb has an ending -ing after the subject.

Remember!

To ask a general question in the Present Continuous auxiliary verb am/is/are must come before the subject, and the semantic verb always retains the ending -ing.

In special questions, the question word comes first, followed by an auxiliary verb. am/is/are, followed by a subject and a semantic verb with the ending -ing.

Compare:

Are you watching TV?(Russian: Do you watch TV?): a general question requiring a “yes” or “no” answer

What are you watching?(Russian: What are you watching?): special question with a question word what

What TV program are you watching?(Russian. What television program are you watching?) special question with interrogative phrase What TV program

• Who are you watching it with?(Russian: Who are you watching it with?) special question with a question word Who (with)

Examples of interrogative sentences in the Present Continuous

As you can see, nothing complicated in the formation of interrogative and negative forms of Present Continuous cannot be if you know the copula verb conjugation well to be in present time.

Using the Present Continuous

Present Continuous is used to denote actions in the present that are non-permanent and temporary.

Before moving on to specific cases and rules for using the present continuous tense, let's pay attention to marker words that are often used with this particular tense.

Marker words for the Present Continuous the following:

now- Now,

at the moment- in this moment,

at present- currently

these days- during these days

nowadays- today, now, these days

still- still, still

today/tonight- today/tonight

Look!- Look!

Listen!- Listen!

Often marker words are omitted in English, especially if the context is clear to all participants in the conversation. But when translated into Russian, these words, on the contrary, have to be added or used an imperfect form of the verb to show that the action is happening now.

Present Continuous for the present

So, in what cases do we use Present Continuous Tense for the present tense? Let's look at the list below:

1. First of all, the Present Continuous is used to express action, happening now, at the moment (at the moment of speech):

2. We also use the Present Continuous when we are talking about an action that lasts not at a specific moment, but “around it”; it is, as it were, extended in time, i.e. action in progress. Perhaps it started yesterday or last week, continues in the present and will continue for some period of time during which we perform this action from time to time:

3. For a temporary effect that lasts certain limited period of time and we usually indicate it:

4. Present Continuous is also used for action indicating a long, constantly changing process. In this case, the verbs are very often used get- become, change- change, improve- improve, grow- grow, start- begin, rise- grow, etc.:

5. We know that “always” is a marker. However, it is important to mention that if we exaggerate the situation and express a note of indignation, indignation, irritation, then we use the Present Continuous with “always” to show that we do not like it:

Present Progressive is used for an action that indicates unusual, unusual human behavior, i.e. if we want to show that a person is doing something that is usually unusual for him. In this case we very often use the verb to be also in a long time:

To summarize: Present Continuous describes an action in progress at the moment of speech or characteristic of the present tense. The action can continue after, but it can also end at any moment, that is, it is temporary.

Present Continuous for the future

As mentioned earlier, the present continuous tense serves many functions, including we can use Present Continuous to express the future.

So, for example, we use it when we talk about plans, agreements that we definitely decided to implement in the near future

Examples of Present Continuous to indicate the future

As you noticed, in Russian we also use the present tense to show that an action in the future is predetermined and will definitely take place.

Present Continuous example sentences with translation

So, now we know when and in what cases it is necessary to use the Present Continuous tense. To make it easier to digest this information, let's look at a few more examples of sentences in the present continuous tense.

Use of Present Continuous Tense: examples with translation and meaning

Sentence in English	Translation into Russian	Meaning of Present Continuous
I’m reading an interesting article right now.	I'm reading an interesting article now.	action at the moment of speech
They are always breaking their promises.	They always break their promises.	irritation with “always”
She is meeting a dentist tomorrow morning.	She is seeing the dentist tomorrow morning.	precise plans, agreements
Our team is working so hard this week.	Our team is working very hard this week.	an action that lasts for a limited period of time
Our world is changing.	The world is changing.	long, constantly changing process
What's happened? You are being so nervous today!	What's happened? You're so nervous today!	unusual human behavior

Pay attention to one more example: I would like to remind you about stative verbs - verbs that are not used in the Continuous tense group:

Now we understand every word(Russian. Now we understand your every word): action at the moment of speech, but the verb understand is not used in the Continuous, therefore it is used in the Present Simple.

Present Continuous and other English tenses

There are 12 tenses in English: 4 for present actions, 4 for past and 4 for future. And they all have their own characteristics.

1. Present (present)
2. Past
3. Future (future).

But each of them has 4 forms:

• Simple
• Continuous
• Perfect
• Perfect Continuous

It is thanks to this detailed system that tenses in English describe each situation in more detail and allow the interlocutor to understand more information about each event. Knowing the differences between tenses and being able to use tenses in English correctly, you will be able to bring your speech closer to native speakers.

So, speaking about the Present Continuous, the question often arises: what is its difference from other present tenses. Let's figure this out.

Present Simple and Present Continuous

Comparative table of education of Present Simple and Present Continuous.

The most frequently asked question is about the differences and correct use of Present Simple and Present Continuous. The basic rule is the following:

Describes actions that occur usually or are an immutable truth, that is, they are permanent.

• Present Continuous describes temporary, impermanent events that are happening now, at the time of conversation.

We hope that our table will help you systematize your knowledge about the simple present and present continuous tenses and once and for all figure out when to use each of these tenses.

Comparative table of the use of Present Simple and Present Continuous

Present Simple	Present Continuous
regular actions, daily routine, habits - regular action: We usually start work at 8 o’clock. (Russian. We usually start work at 8 o’clock.) - does this every day: He is a doctor. He meets a lot of patients every day. (Russian. He is a doctor. He sees many patients every day.) marker words Present Simple: always, often, usually, sometimes, rarely, rarely, occasionally, hardly ever, never, every day/week/month/year	the action occurs at the moment of speech (right now): - action at the moment of speech: Sorry, I can't talk now. I'm working. (Russian. Sorry, I can’t talk right now. I’m working.) -right now: He isn’t meeting a patient now. He is just talking to a friend. (Russian. He is not seeing a patient now. He is just talking to a friend.) marker words Present Continuous: now, at the moment, still
permanent states and actions: From the context it is clear that this is an ordinary, habitual action or state. -permanent place of work: I work in this building. (Russian: I work in this building.) -Always: He is a really good student. He studies so hard! (Russian. He is a really good student. He studies so hard!)	temporary state and actions: The action is limited to a certain period of time, it occurs only now (during this period), and usually not everything is wrong. -temporarily: I am working in this office this month. (Russian: I work in this office this month. = I usually work in another office) -not always: Jim is busy. He is studying so hard these days. (Russian: Jim is busy. He studies so hard these days. = these days are especially busy, usually easier) marker words indicating temporary action: today, these days, this week/month/year, at present
well known facts, laws of nature, scientific facts: -true: Sun rises in the east and sets in the west. (Russian: The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.) -fact: It is really cold in winter in our country. (Russian. It is very cold in winter in our country.)	changing actions, actions in progress: -changing action: It is getting colder and colder here every day. (Russian. Every day it gets colder and colder.) -process: Look! Sun is rising - it’s so beautiful! (Russian: Look! The sun is rising - it’s so beautiful!)
an action that always happens regularly, using always: My girlfriend always talks on the phone in the evenings. (Russian. My girlfriend always talks on the phone in the evenings. = really talks every evening) Jim always complains about his colleagues. (Russian: Jim always complains about his colleagues. = real situation - something happened, Jim goes and complains about his colleagues)	to express emphasis, exaggeration and slight indignation, using always: My girlfriend is always talking on the phone! (Russian. Yes, my girlfriend is always talking on the phone! = she doesn’t talk all the time, but too often and it annoys us) Jim is always complaining about his colleagues. (Russian: Jim is always complaining about his colleagues. = he does it too often, no one likes it)
schedule of transport, days, concerts: -schedule: The bus leaves at 4 o’clock tomorrow. (Russian: The bus leaves at 4 o'clock tomorrow.)	Plans and agreements for the future: -plans: They are leaving at 4 o’clock tomorrow. (Russian. They leave at 4 o'clock tomorrow.)

Present Continuous and Present Perfect Continuous

Not everything is simple with these times either, although they are somewhat consonant in their names. But the word Perfect already says that the action began in the past, lasted for some period and has a result in the present.

Unlike the Simple Continuous, in the Present Perfect Continuous it is important not that the action is temporary and reflects the current process, but the process of performing it in the past and, as a consequence, its result in the present.

Compare:

Wait, I'm trying to open the door(Russian: Wait, I'm trying to open the door): I'm trying now, in the process of opening the lock, I'm trying - Present Continuous.

• I've been trying to open the door. Bit it is still locked(Russian: I tried to open the door, but it is still closed): I tried in the recent past, I may still try, but I have a negative result, I’ve been trying -Present Perfect Continuous.

Comparative table of the use of Present Continuous and Present Perfect Continuous

Present Continuous	Present Perfect Continuous
The action takes place in the present - the connection is only with it, there is no connection with the past and there is no indication of how long the action lasts:	The action began in the past and continues to this day - a connection between the past and the present, perhaps an indication of how long the action lasts:
Hurry up! We're waiting for you. (Russian: Hurry up! We are waiting for you. = We are waiting right now)	We've been waiting for 2 hours. (Russian: We have been waiting for 2 hours already. = we started waiting for 2 hours and are still waiting)
Don't disturb her! She is learning English. (Russian. Don’t bother her. She’s studying English. = she’s studying right now)	She speaks English pretty nice. She has been learning English for 2 years. (Russian. She speaks English quite well. She has been studying English for 2 years. = for 2 years already)

Instead of a conclusion

So we've sorted it out Present Continuous time- present continuous tense. During the lessons, you can reinforce all the rules that you just read about in communication with the teacher.

And to consolidate the acquired knowledge now, we suggest you perform several exercises.

Present Continuous exercises

Everyone knows that any new theoretical knowledge requires consolidation in practice. Below are several exercises on the Present Continuous, as well as comparisons between the Present Continuous and the Present Simple and the Present Continuous with the Present Perfect Continuous, so be careful when doing them. :)

Exercise 1: Open the brackets using Present Simple or Present Continuous:

Her brother (not to read) a book at the moment. He (to sleep) because he (to be) exhausted.

Lisa (not to cook) dinner at the moment. She (to talk) to a friend.

I (not to play) games now. I (to do) my English homework.

He (not to drink) tea in the evenings. He (to drink) tea in the mornings.

Look! The baby (to sleep). The baby always (to sleep) after dinner.

I usually (to go) to work at seven o"clock every morning.

Who (to make) lunch for your children now?

You (to read) a magazine and (to think) about your holiday at the moment?

They (to be) good singers but they (not to go) to karaoke bars very often.

What do you (to talk) about right now?

You (to keep) to any special diet? - Well, I (not to think) it (to be) good to eat a lot of meat. I usually (to have) meat only once a week. I (to eat) lots of fruit and vegetables.

He (to learn) English now because he (to want) to get a better job.

Listen to those people! You (to understand) what language they (to speak)?

Your English (to get) better? - Yes, I (to think) so.

1. She (to try) to lose weight, I (to think). She always (to have) light lunches.

Exercise 2: Open the brackets using Present Continuous or Present Perfect Continuous:

Linda_ __ (learn) German for four years.

Hello Bill. I_ __ (look) for you all morning. Where have you been?

Why_ __ (you/look) at me like that? Stop it!

Julia is a doctor. She_ ____ (work) in this hospital for three years.

I_ ____ (think) about what you said and I"ve decided to take your advice.

"Is Melissa on holiday this week?" "No, she_ ____ (work).

1. Sarah is very tired. She_ __ (work) very hard recently.

Exercise 3: Translate into English:

We go to Italy every summer.

What do you do on the weekends?

Let's stay at home - it's raining outside.

You always talk about your problems! I'm tired of this!

I think they are wrong.

Can you speak louder? I can not hear you!

You don't look very good. How do you feel?

What are you doing? – I'm thinking about our trip to Greece.

Where are you going? - I need to go to the bank.

I'm going to the store, do you want anything?

Do you like it there? – Yes, I have a great time with my friends.

This dress doesn't fit my size.

I don't like autumn! It rains constantly and the days get shorter and shorter.

The book consists of five chapters. I'm reading the third one now.

Looks like it's starting to rain...

Do you see this? This is incredible, I can't believe my eyes!

Lisa is very tired. She's working so hard this week.

The weather is great! The sun is shining brightly and the birds are singing in the trees. We need to go outside now.

Here it is so beautiful! I love walking through this park! I feel so happy!

1. Here we go again! She always sings in her soul!

In contact with

Continuous is formed from a verb to continue- continue. Present continuous/progressive – present tense for present activity. It is formed as a personal form be+ present participle. Negative forms of the present continuous - amnot/ ‘ mnot, isnot / isn'tt, arenot / aren'tt before communion.

I’m working – I’m working

am/is/are + -ing

is sb doing sth	sb is doing sth	sb isn't doing sth

Writing

To attach an ending –ing

- verbs with consonant + — e discard the last vowel (except being)

starve – starving

carve - carving

- verbs with a stressed vowel + consonant double the last consonant

rub – rubbing

stop – stopping

- verbs in — ie change it to – y-

lie – lying

die -dying

- vowel verbs + — l double the last consonant (in British English)

travel – travelling

cancel - cancelling

Present-continuous meanings

• ongoing actions

He'sdoinghishomework – He does his homework

She’s giving the baby a bath right now – Nowshebatheschild

• temporary actions (in the current period)

I’m looking for a new job these days – Ilooking fornewwork

She’s doing a course in engineering – Shepasseswellengineer

The decorator’s painting the children’s bedrooms this week so they’re sleeping in the living-room – Decoratorcolorschildren's, That's whychildrensleepingVliving room

• annoying actions (with always/constantly/continuously/all the time)

I’m always meeting Sara when I go shopping – IAlwaysI come acrossonSarahVstores

You’re constantly interrupting me when I’m talking – ForeverYoumeinterrupt, WhenII say

• changes (situations in development)

Venice isfallingintothesea ​​– Venice plunges into the sea

More and more species are becoming extinct - Going extinctAllmoreAndmorebiospecies

The number of cars on roads is increasing rapidly each year – Annuallyonroadsrapidlygrowingnumbercars

• emotional desires

I'mdyingforacupofcoffee – I really want a cup of coffee

I'mlovingit! – How I adore it!

• short-term plans (with specific time/place)

He'sflyingbackonSaturday – He flies back on Saturday

We'redrivinguptoScotland nextweek – Next week we are driving to Scotland

They’re moving into their new house next week – Througha weekTheyare movingVnewhouse

Really- long-termfuture

In the latter (future) meaning, the present continuous tense denotes personal preparations for social activities. The scheduled time must be stated or implied. In this informal meaning the subject is animate.

I’m meeting Charlotte for lunch tomorrow – TomorrowII'm having lunchWithCharlotte

Going to

Present-long future close to turnover (be)goingto (going to) for intention/prediction.

I'mgoingtoBobtomorrow – Tomorrow I’m going to Bob’s

It’s going to be dark in half an hour – JudgingByeverything, throughhalf an hourit gets dark

Going to does not accept verbs of motion like to go/come/visit/move.

We’re going to the movies tonight – In the eveningWelet's goVmovie

Reduced-conversational contraction goingto— gonna.

What'reyougonnadowhentheycomeforyou? - What will you do when they come for you?

Temporary instruction

The present continuous tense is characterized by adverbs/adverbial phrases like

(right) now, at the/this moment, at present, these days, this week/month, still, nowadays, today, tonight

English Joke

The old trapper was chased by a grizzly. When he had thrown away everything he carried, and found, nevertheless, that the bear was gaining rapidly, he determined to make a stand. As he came into a small clearing, he faced about with his back to a stump, and got out and opened his clasp-knife. The bear halted a rod away, and sat on its haunches, surveying its victim gloatingly. The trapper, though not usually given to praying, now improved the interval to offer a petition.

"O God," he said aloud, with his eyes on the bear, "if you're on my side, let my knife git 'im quick in 'is vitals, an' if you're on 'is side, let' im finish me fust off. But, O God, if you’re nootral, you jist sit thar on that stump, an’ you’ll see the darndest bear fight you ever hearn tell on!”

Present Continuos - read as Present Continuos, or the Present Continuous Tense is one of the most commonly used tenses in the English language. In fact, it comes in second place after (translated as Real Simple). It is used to express actions at the moment of pronouncing sentences, plans and much more.

Education Present Continuous

Education

Affirmative (positive) form of Present Continuous

Created with:

• The verb "", which is inflected depending on the person (first, second or third) and number (singular or plural) performing the action.
  The declination looks like this:

Question form Present Continuous

It seems to be created, only the word order changes. can be composed with or without a special question word.

1. If o exists, it is put in first place.
2. Then it goes in the required form.
3. Next is the semantic verb.
4. And finally, all other members of the sentence.

For example, let’s make the sentences from the table interrogative:

You see that in the last two sentences the interrogative word “what” was used, which is translated as “what?” To create interrogative sentences, you will need other common question words:

• How? (How?)
• When? (When?)
• Who? (Who?)
• Where from? (Where?)
• Which? (Which?)
• Where? (Where?)
• Why? (Why?)

Negative form

Formed by adding the particle “not”.

You see that “is not” and “are not” have been shortened to “isn’t” and “aren’t”, which are read as “iznt” and “ant”. The reason for this is the peculiarities of the English language, where “swallowing” of vowel sounds is common.

Writing rules

The only problem that can arise with creating is writing verbs in the “ing” form. The most common way to create the Present Participle is with the infinitive form of the verb and the ending “ing”.

Here are examples of such cases:

See (see) – seeing (vision)
enter (enter) – entering (entering; entering; entrance/entry)

Note: when answering the questions “What should I do?” "What to do?". But when the last letter of the verb is “e”, which is not pronounced, that letter is omitted.

Fame – faming
note (noticing) – note (noticing)
forgive (forgiving) – forgiving (forgiving)

Formation of affirmative, interrogative, negative forms Present continuous

There are also exceptions in which:

• The last one is doubled if the word ends with a consonant preceded by a stressed sound.

Examples:
run – running;
admit – admitting.
stop – stopping;
It should not be forgotten that the letter “x” is never doubled, since it conveys two “ks” sounds.

• Doubles the final "r" if it does not have a diphthong:

stir (to move) – stirring;
refer (address) – referring (addressing).

• The final "l" is doubled if it is preceded and if the final syllable is stressed:

travel – travelling (travel, traveling)
signal – signaling (signaling, signaling)
cancel – cancelling (cancellation, canceling, canceling)
compel –compelling (coercion, compelling, compelling)

• The ending “ie” is replaced with “y”:

hie-hying
pie – pying
delie – delaying

It is worth noting that words that end with “ing” are not always patissiple. In English they can also be nouns or even adjectives.

Here are examples:
I am swimming. - I swim (the word with the ending ing plays the role of patissiple).
Swimming is beneficial for your health. - Swimming is good for your health (plays the role of a noun and subject).
Now he is in the swimming pool. - Now he is in the pool, literally in the “swimming lake” (here plays the role of an adjective).

So if you see an -ing word, it doesn't mean the sentence is necessarily in the Continuous form. It all depends on the context.

Eat . They are divided into the following groups:

1. Verbs that show emotions: love, need, appreciate;
2. Verbs related to thoughts: forget, remember;
3. Verbs of feelings: sensations, hearing, etc.. (hear, touch);
4. Verbs denoting rights to something, possession: belong, have, possess, own;
5. Other verbs that do not belong to groups: cost, need, maintain.

Using the Present Continuous

This tense is used:

• If the action is performed at the time of conversation. In these cases, the words now (now, now), at this moment (at this moment), etc. are often used, but they are optional.

Now I am swimming. - Now I'm swimming.
At this moment she is talking. — She’s talking at the moment.

• If they do something now, but not right during the speech.

Don't this novel. Katya's reading it. - Don't take this novel. Katya is reading it.
Sam’s spending a lot of time home last days, as he’s writing a novel. Andrew spends a lot of time at home these days because he is writing a novel.

• If the action is part of the plans and the person who speaks is confident that the plans will come true. In such cases, the Present Continuous is used with verbs of motion and words indicating the future.

They're getting married in September. - They will get married in September.
We're flying to Paris in the evening. - We are flying to Paris in the evening.

• If the characteristic properties of a person are described, often with a negative connotation.

Why are you shouting at me? - Why are you shouting at me?

conclusions

To summarize, to study the Present Continuous Tense you will need to learn the basic rules for forming the Present Participle and remember the order of words in sentences. It is important to remember the verbs that are not used in this tense. If you remember all the information in this article and practice a little, you can confidently say that you understand Present Continuos.

English times of the group continuous

Almost every second (if not every first) student of English remembers English tenses with a shudder, because there are at least 12 of them! How do you know where and what to use?

The key to success is to accurately and clearly differentiate among themselves the types of, for example, different present tenses. So, we have already considered and remembered that we use it to denote regular actions that occur AS A RULE. Our next tense is the present continuous. The name itself suggests that we use it to designate long, drawn-out actions. In the case of the present continuous, these are actions that are performed NOW, at the moment.

So let's repeat the difference between simple(simple) and continuous(continued) time.

Rule for Present Simple. The simple tense refers to regular, everyday actions.

Rule for Present Continuous. By continuous tense we denote long-term, single actions at a certain point in time. In the case of the present continuous, this moment in time is now.

This difference can be depicted by the following dialogue:

• Ann: What do you do every Monday? (Present Simple)
• Jane: I go to the university. (Present Simple)
• Ann: But today is Monday. Why aren't you there?
• Jane: I am still looking for my keys. (Present Continuous)

Therefore, the marker words for the present continuous tense are:

NOW- Now

AT THE MOMENT- At the moment

STILL- still.

The present continuous tense consists of two verbs. we talked about the fact that if two verbs are next to each other, then the first of them is auxiliary.

I am still looking for my keys.- In this example, we have highlighted the verb in the present continuous tense. That is, the auxiliary is am (or is, are, depending on the pronoun), and the ending must be added to the main verb -ing (looking).

So we made sure that for the present continuous tense we have an auxiliary verb am/ is/ are.

Let's look at examples:

I am looking for my keys now.

I am not looking for my keys now.

Are you looking for your keys now? - Yes, I am./ No I am not.

Table. Formation of the present continuous tense

	Present continuous tense
	I+ am Ving* You+ are Ving He+ is Ving She+ is Ving It+ is Ving	We+ are Ving You+ are Ving They+ are Ving
Long actions now, at the moment.
	NOW- Now AT THE MOMENT- At the moment STILL- still

* Ving is a verb ending in -ing

You can add a couple more marker words, but they will mean something slightly different. Therefore, without rushing to enrich our vocabulary, let's first expand our grammatical knowledge. So, Present Continuous used to indicate the following actions:

• Actions now, at the moment:
  We are looking for the keys now.
• Trends in the present tense, action in development:
  Nowadays the crisis is progressing.
• (In the meaning of the future tense) plans for the future:
  The Johnsons are buying a refrigerator this weekend.
• Actions that annoy you *:
  You are always dropping things!

* To express your irritation, construct a sentence as follows:

• Put the verb in Present Continuous.
• Use always as an analogue of our Russian “eternally”.
• Place an exclamation point at the end of the sentence.
  They are always missing the classes!- They always miss classes!

In accordance with the newly learned meanings of the present continuous tense, we can add more marker words to our list:

• PRESENTLY
• TODAY
• CURRENTLY
• NOWADAYS

In this lesson we will learn the rules for forming the present continuous tense, Present Continuous, and consider various cases of its use. We will also learn marker words that indicate the need to use the Present Continuous.

Topic: English verb tenses

Lesson: Using the Present Continuous TensePresentContinuous

Present continuous tensePresentContinuousis formed as follows (using the example of the verb play).

Affirmative sentences:

I am playing football now.	We are playing football now.
You are playing football now.	You are playing football now.
He/she/it is playing football now.	They are playing football now.

Table 1. Affirmative sentences in Present Continuous tense

Interrogative sentences:

Am I playing football now?	Are we playing football now?
Are you playing football now?	Are you playing football now?
Is he/she/it playing football now?	Are they playing football now?

Table 2. Interrogative sentences in Present Continuous tense

Negative Suggestions:

I am not playing football now.	We are not playing football now.
You are not playing football now.	You are not playing football now.
He/she/it is not playing football now.	They are not playing football now.

Table 3. Negative sentences in the Present Continuous

Thus, present continuous tensePresentContinuousis formed by using auxiliary verbtobe in the required form and semantic verb with the ending -ing. The predicate always consists of two parts.

It is also worth noting that the negative forms are not and is not are often shortened to aren't’ t And isn't’ t. Note that the negative form amnot does not shrink.

Present continuous tensePresentContinuous has several cases of use:

1. To denote an action that occurs at the moment of speech.

Example:

I’m going to the cinema now - Now I’m going to the cinema.

It’s raining - It’s raining.

2. To express temporary situations that are happening around the moment, but not necessarily right now.

Example:

3. To indicate the processes taking place around us, some change in the situation. In such cases, the verbs get and become can be used.

Example:

The population of the Earth is rising very quickly. - The population of the Earth is growing very quickly.

It is getting colder and colder.

4. When we talk about pre-planned events and agreements for the near future. In such cases, the verbs go, visit, meet, see are often used.

Example:

We are going to the theater tomorrow. - Tomorrow we will go to the theater.

5. To express criticism of a long or repetitive process that causes dissatisfaction or irritation. Often such sentences end with an exclamation point. In such cases the adverb is often used always, characteristic of the Present Simple tense, as well as an adverb constantly.

Example:

He is always calling me at 6 a.m! - He constantly calls me at 6 in the morning!

She is always asking me annoying questions! - She always bothers me with questions!

Let's remember marker words which indicate in a sentence present continuous tensePresentContinuous. These are adverbs - now, at the moment, at present, still.

They should be memorized in order to be able to distinguish present continuous tensePresentContinuous from other tenses of English.

We must not forget that there are a number of verbs that not used in continuous tenses in English. These are verbs that express not an action, but rather a state. In English they are called stativeverbs. The brightest representative is the verb tobe.

Such verbs can be divided into the following groups:

Verbs expressing personal perception, awareness, understanding, opinion: know, realize, suppose, understand, believe, remember, forget, think (to believe, not to think), assume, consider, expect, agree, mean, doubt, etc. .;

Verbs expressing a personal attitude: like, dislike, love, hate, envy, prefer, wish, want, care, etc.;

Verbs of belonging, possession: have, own, belong, contain, etc.;

Verbs of feelings: see, hear, smell, taste and feel.

Some verbs from the list above can be used in continuous tenses, but with different meanings.

Example:

I think this book is boring. - I think this book is boring.

I am thinking about moving. - I'm thinking about moving.

He has a cat. - He has a cat.

He is having breakfast now. - He's having breakfast now.

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1. Ex. 154-155. Golitsynsky Yu.B., Grammar. Collection of exercises. - Karo, 2011.
2. Open the brackets, putting the verbs in the correct form

1. He... (sit) at the desk now.

2. They ... (not/play) football at the moment.

3. I ... (live) with my parents now, because my flat is under construction.

4. ... you ... (read) a book now?

5. The dog... (always/sleep)!

6. Ann... (still/swim).

7. I... (watch) TV at the moment.

8. Tony... (write) a letter now?

9. I... (meet) Jack in the evening.

10. The climate... (change) all the time.

1. * ex. 13 p. 11. 3. Kaufman K.I., Kaufman M.Yu. English language (basic level). - Title, 2010.