Present Continuous Module
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sirahpaulussmansaris24Module: Present Continuous Tense
1. Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
- Identify the structure of the Present Continuous tense.
- Use it to describe actions happening now, around now, or temporary situations.
- Form positive, negative, and interrogative sentences correctly.
2. Introduction
The Present Continuous Tense (also called Present Progressive) is used when something is
happening right now or is in progress. Think of it like a video recording — we 'capture' actions as
they are happening.
Example: 'I am talking to you right now.'
3. Formula
Subject To be Verb-ing Example
I am I am eating.
You/We/They are You are studying.
He/She/It is She is running.
4. Usage
1. Actions happening now — She is reading a book.
2. Temporary actions — I am staying with a friend for the week.
3. Trends or changes — More people are working from home.
4. Future arrangements — We are meeting them tomorrow.
5. Signal Words
Now, At the moment, Currently, This week/month/year, Right now, Nowadays
6. Examples
Positive: They are playing football.
Negative: He isn’t watching TV.
Question: Are you listening to me?
7. Common Mistakes
■ Forgetting -ing: She is read a book. → ■ She is reading a book.
■ Using the tense with non-action verbs (know, love, believe): I am knowing the answer. → ■ I
know the answer.
8. Practice Activity
A. Fill in the blanks:
1. I ______ (study) for my exam right now.
2. They ______ (not play) outside; it’s raining.
3. ______ you ______ (wait) for the bus?
B. Speaking:
Describe what’s happening in a picture or around you right now.
9. Mini Quiz
1. Which sentence is correct?
a) She is go to the store.
b) She is going to the store. ■
2. Choose the correct form:
They ___ (watch) a movie at the moment. → are watching ■
10. Summary
• Structure: am/is/are + verb-ing
• Use for: actions happening now, temporary actions, trends, future arrangements
• Avoid with: stative verbs (know, love, believe)