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    The document discusses the present continuous tense in English. It describes how to form the present continuous by using the verb "to be" and the present participle of the main verb. It then outlines four main uses of the present continuous tense: 1) to describe actions happening now, 2) longer actions that are in progress now, 3) near future actions, and 4) repetition or irritation with words like "always." Examples are provided for each use.

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    Present Continuous

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    FORM
    To conjugate a verb in present continuous form, you use the verb to be in the present and
    the gerund or present participle of the corresponding verb
    [am/is/are + present participle]
    Examples:

    You are watching TV.

    Are you watching TV?

    You are not watching TV.

    USE 1 Now

    Use the Present Continuous with Normal Verbs to express the idea that something is
    happening now, at this very moment. It can also be used to show that something is not
    happening now.
    Examples:

    You are learning English now.

    You are not swimming now.

    Are you sleeping?

    I am sitting.

    I am not standing.

    Is he sitting or standing?

    They are reading their books.

    They are not watching television.

    What are you doing?

    Why aren't you doing your homework?

    USE 2 Longer Actions in Progress Now

    In English, "now" can mean: this second, today, this month, this year, this century, and so
    on. Sometimes, we use the Present Continuous to say that we are in the process of doing a
    longer action which is in progress; however, we might not be doing it at this exact second.
    Examples: (All of these sentences can be said while eating dinner in a restaurant.)

    I am studying to become a doctor.

    I am not studying to become a dentist.

    I am reading the book Tom Sawyer.

    I am not reading any books right now.

    Are you working on any special projects at work?

    Aren't you teaching at the university now?

    USE 3 Near Future

    Sometimes, speakers use the Present Continuous to indicate that something will or will not
    happen in the near future.
    Examples:

    I am meeting some friends after work.

    I am not going to the party tonight.

    Is he visiting his parents next weekend?

    Isn't he coming with us tonight?

    USE 4 Repetition and Irritation with "Always"

    The Present Continuous with words such as "always" or "constantly" expresses the idea that
    something irritating or shocking often happens. Notice that the meaning is like Simple
    Present, but with negative emotion. Remember to put the words "always" or "constantly"
    between "be" and "verb+ing."
    Examples:

    She is always coming to class late.

    He is constantly talking. I wish he would shut up.

    I don't like them because they are always complaining.

    Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate tenses (present tense or present
    continuous tense).
    1. Every Monday, Sally (drive)
    her kids to football practice.

    2. Usually, I (work)

    as a secretary at ABT, but this summer I (study)

    language school in Paris. That is why I am in Paris.


    3. Shhhhh! Be quiet! John (sleep)

    4. Don't forget to take your umbrella. It (rain)

    French at a

    5. I hate living in Seattle because it (rain, always)

    6. I'm sorry I can't hear what you (say)

    7. Justin (write, currently)

    because everybody (talk)

    so loudly.

    a book about his adventures in Tibet. I hope he can find a

    good publisher when he is finished.

    8. Jim: Do you want to come over for dinner tonight?


    Denise: Oh, I'm sorry, I can't. I (go)
    to a movie tonight with some friends.

    9. The business cards (be, normally )

    (be)

    printed by a company in New York. Their prices

    inexpensive, yet the quality of their work is quite good.

    10. This delicious chocolate (be)

    made by a small chocolatier in Zurich, Switzerland.

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