- The present continuous verb tense indicates that an action or condition is happening now, frequently, and may continue into the future.
- The Present Continuous: to be [am, is, are] + verb ending in "ing"
1. An action is going on at the time of speaking.
Examples:
She is singing now.
The boys are playing football.
Examples:
She is singing now.
The boys are playing football.
2. For a temporary action that may not be actually happening at the time of speaking, by may be ongoing, off and on.
Example:
I am reading ‘The Da Vinci Code’ now. (I am not reading it at the moment.)
Example:
I am reading ‘The Da Vinci Code’ now. (I am not reading it at the moment.)
3. To refer to a particularly obstinate habit which is not changed despite many warnings.
Example:
My sister is stubborn: she is always eating junk food ignoring everyone’s advice.
Example:
My sister is stubborn: she is always eating junk food ignoring everyone’s advice.
4. To refer to future events.
Example:
I am going to the capital city tomorrow
Example:
I am going to the capital city tomorrow
