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- Language
- English
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Verb Tenses
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What this grammar point covers
The present continuous is a tense in English used to talk about actions happening right now or around the current time.
When to use it
Use the present continuous to describe actions happening at the moment, temporary situations, or things happening around now. It can also describe future plans.
Key forms
- Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing
- I am eating.
- She is reading.
- They are playing.
Examples
She is talking on the phone.
We are having lunch.
They are watching TV.
Tips
- Always use am, is, or are before the verb with -ing.
- Do not use the present continuous with verbs that describe states (like 'know', 'like', 'believe').
Exceptions and edge cases
- Some verbs are not usually used in the present continuous, such as 'love', 'hate', 'know'.