viernes, 7 de marzo de 2008

PRESENT CONTINOUS TENSE -USES

The Present Continuous Tense - When to use
We use the Present Continuous Tense to talk about activities happening now.
Examples The kids are watching TV. I am sitting down, because I am tired. I am not learning German, because this is an English class. Who are you writing to?
We can also use the Present Continuous Tense to talk about activities happening around now, and not necessarily this very moment.
Examples Sally is studying really hard for her exams this week. I am reading a really interesting book now. How are you brushing up on your English for the trip? We aren't working hard these days.
The Present Continuous Tense is also used to talk about activities happening in the near future, especially for planned future events.
Examples I am seeing my dentist on Wednesday. Polly is coming for dinner tomorrow. Are you doing anything tonight? We aren't going on holiday next week.

Present Continuous - Practice
What uses of the Present Continuous Tense do these sentences have?
I am playing football tonight. ---NowAround nowFuture
I can't play with you now. I am finishing my homework. ---NowAround nowFuture
Where are you studying? ---NowAround NowFuture
What are you doing these days? Working? ---NowAround nowFuture
Sally is taking a bath. ---NowAround nowFuture
What are you doing at the weekend? ---NowAround nowFuture
Peter and Mary are going out. They met at Adam's party last week. ---NowAround nowFuture

PRESENT CONTINOUS TENSE

HERE YOU WILL FIND THE PRESENT CONTINOUS STRUCTURES IN ORDER TO DO SENTENCES AND TO PRACTICE IN ORAL AND WRITTEN WAY