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Present Continuous

We use the present continuous (be + verb-ing) for actions happening now or around now:

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  • We use the present continuous (be + verb-ing) for actions happening now or around now:
  • I'm reading a great book at the moment. / She's studying for her exams this week.
  • We don't normally use it for habits — that's the present simple.
PRONOUN
+
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I
I am working. / I'm working.
I am not working. / I'm not working.
He / she / it
She is studying. / She's studying.
She is not studying. / She isn't studying.
You / We / They
They are waiting. / They're waiting.
They are not waiting. / They aren't waiting.
PRONOUN
QUESTION
ANSWER
I
Am I disturbing you?
Yes, you are. / No, you aren't.
He / she / it
Is it raining?
Yes, it is. / No, it isn't.
You / We / They
Are you listening?
Yes, I am. / No, I'm not.

Complete the sentences with the correct present continuous form of the verb in brackets.

  1. I (read) a great book at the moment.
  2. She (make) dinner right now.
  3. They (play) football in the park.
  4. He (not listen) to me — he's watching TV.
  5. We (study) for the exam this week.
  6. it still raining? Yes, it is.