LoginPresent Continuous For beginners
In this lesson, beginners will learn about English Present Continuous Tense with easy explanations, clear examples, and practice exercises.
What Is Present Continuous Tense?
The present continuous tense is used to talk about an action or situation that is happening now.
Spelling
For most verbs, '-ing' is added to the base form of the verb to form the present continuous tense, but when the verb ends in '-e', it should be removed before adding '-ing'. Here are some examples:
make → making
take → taking
come → coming
If the verb ends in a vowel + a consonant and the last syllable is stressed, the consonant is doubled before adding the '-ing'. For example:
plan → planning
stop → stopping
Tip
Remember never to use the short form 'I amn't'. Say 'I'm not.'
Uses
The present continuous tense is used to talk about an ongoing action or an event that is happening right now.
I am watching a movie now.
We're eating dinner right now.
She is talking on the phone at the moment.
Quiz:
What is the correct present continuous form of the verb "stop"?
stoping
stopping
stoppeing
stops
Which sentence is the correct negative form in present continuous tense?
She is not eating.
She not is eating.
She is eating not.
She not eating.
Complete the story using the correct form of present continuous verbs.
Emma
(feed) the ducks near the pond. Her little brother
(sit) on a bench, watching Emma and the ducks. He
(not play) with the other kids because he is tired. Their parents
(watch) them. They
(not talk), they are just enjoying a peaceful afternoon.
Sort the words to form a question in the present continuous tense:
Match each incomplete sentence or phrase with the correct correct ending.
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