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TermsEnglish (UK) · Present
Present Continuous
In English, the Present Continuous is used to describe actions that are happening right now or around the present moment. It is also used for future planned actions.
The Present Continuous is formed using the verb "to be" in the present tense, followed by the verb + ing.
Basic structure of Present Continuous:
- I am + verb + ing → I am working, I am playing
- You/We/They are + verb + ing → You are eating, They are running
- He/She/It is + verb + ing → He is reading, She is writing
The Present Continuous follows a consistent pattern, as shown in the following examples.
Examples
- Watch
I am watching
You are watching
He/She/It is watching
We are watching
They are watching - Eat
I am eating
You are eating
He/She/It is eating
We are eating
They are eating
Try it yourself
I (to study) English right now.Show answer
I am studying English right now.
Paul (to eat) four meals right now.Show answer
Paul is eating four meals right now.
At the moment, my dog (to drink) his water.Show answer
At the moment, my dog is drinking his water.
I (to currently watch) a new film.Show answer
I am currently watching a new film.
My dad (to help) me right now with my homework.Show answer
My dad is helping me right now with my homework.
My sister (to not help) me with my current homework.Show answer
My sister isn't helping me with my current homework.
I (to live) the life of my dreams.Show answer
I am living the life of my dreams.
Your English (to get) better because of LENGO.Show answer
Your English is getting better because of LENGO.
I really see that you (to try).Show answer
I really see that you are trying.
We (to eat) at home tonight.Show answer
We are eating at home tonight.