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Present Continuous


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FORM Present Continuous

[AM / IS / ARE] + [VERB+ing]

EXAMPLES:

I am watching TV.

He is quickly learning the language.

NOTE: When you are using a verb tense with more than one part such as Present Continuous (is learning), adverbs often come between the first part and the second part (is quickly learning).


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USE 1 Now

Use the Present Continuous with Continuous 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.

I am sitting.

I am not standing.

They are reading their books.

They are not watching television.

What are you doing?

Why aren't you doing your homework?


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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?


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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.


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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.


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IMPORTANT Non-Continuous Verbs/ Mixed Verbs

It is important to remember that Non-Continuous Verbs cannot be used in any "continuous" tenses. Also, certain "non-continuous" meanings for Mixed Verbs cannot be used in "continuous" tenses. To express the idea of "happening now", you must use Simple Present USE 3.

EXAMPLES:

She is loving chocolate. Not Correct

She loves chocolate. Correct


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ACTIVE / PASSIVE Present Continuous

EXAMPLES:

Right now, Tom is writing the letter. ACTIVE

Right now, the letter is being written by Tom. PASSIVE

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The Present Progressive Tense

This tense is used to describe actions that are happening in this moment. In other situations it can also be used to express future actions. The structure of this tense is simple. You only need the verb to be and the -ing ending for the main verb. Let's see the examples:


? Mom and dad are cooking dinner.
? The students are reading the examples right now.
? She is writing a letter for her family.
? The kids are playing in the street in this moment.

These examples illustrate the sense of future:

? My friends and I are going to the movies later.
? She is finishing her homework after the tv news.
? I am visiting my grandparents tonight.

As you can see, the structure is the same in both situations. Time expressions like tonight or right now help you differentiate the use of the tense.
Let's see what happens when you want to change these sentences into interrogative ones:
The verb to be is found in the sentences right? Now, do you remember how to change to interrogative form the sentences with the verb to be? Correct! You have to move the verb to be to the beginning of the sentence and the rest of the sentence does not change.

? Are mom and dad are cooking dinner?
? Are the students reading the examples right now?
? Is she writing a letter for her family?
? Are the kids playing in the street in this moment?
? Is she finishing her homework after the tv news?

Finally, to form negative sentences, add the negative word not after the verb to be:

? Mom and dad are not cooking dinner.
? The students are not reading the examples right now.
? She is not writing a letter for her family.
? The kids are not playing in the street in this moment.

Always remember to add the -ing particle at the end of the main verb.

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When to use

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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.

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Use Of Present Continuous Tense

Present continuous şu alanlarda kullanılır;

a) İçinde bulunduğumuz anda (konuşma anında) gerçekleşmekte olan ya da olmayan eylemlerden bahsederken ,

? You are using the Internet and you are studying grammar at the moment.
? My father is in the garage now. He is fixing the car.
? Mr. Taylor is painting the walls of his house right now.
? You are not swimming now.
? The children are watching television at present.
? What are you doing right now? Are you sleeping?
? Look! It?s snowing again .
? Shhhh! Your father is sleeping. Don?t disturb him.

b) İngilizce de ?now? kelimesi ?şu an, bugün,bu ay,bu yıl,bu yüzyıl? gibi birçok anlam verebilir. Bazen şu anda aktif olarak yapmıyor olsak bile, süreç olarak içinde bulunduğumuz eylemlerden bahsederken Present Continuous kullanırız. Örneğin ? karate öğreniyorum? diyen bir kişinin, konuşurken karate yapması beklenemez.


? I am reading the book ? War and Peace? now.
? Are you working on any special project at the company at the moment.
? She is eating a lot these days.
? The government is currently working on a new tax system.


c) geçici eylem ve durumlardan bahsederken;

? He usually listens to classical music, but he is listening to hard rock this evening.
? She will rent a flat, but for the time being she is staying with her sister.


d) "always" "constantly" or ? forever? kelimeleri ile kullanıldığında, Present Continuous Tense rahatsız edici hoş olmayan bir eylemden yakınma anlamı verir. Anlam olarak Simple present tense!i andırsa de , olumsuz duygu içerir. "always" ?forever? or "constantly" kelimeleri cümlede "be" ve "verb+ing." Arasında yer alırlar.

? I hate my brother. He is always wearing my shirts without asking me.
? Mary is always late for work. Someone should warn her.
? She is constantly speaking. I wish she would shut up.
? Please change the subject! You are forever talking about your father-in-law.

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