We often use the present continuous tense in English. It is very different from the simple present tense, both in structure and in use.Continuous tenses are also called progressive tenses. So the present progressive tense is the same as the present continuous tense.
We use the Present Continuous Tense to talk about activities happening now.For example :
- The kids are watching TV.
- Who are you writing to?
- She is singing.
We can also use the Present Continuous Tense to talk about activities happening around now, and not necessarily this very moment.- Sally is studying really hard for her exams this week.
- I am going to visit my Grandma this weekend.
- I am reading a really interesting book now.
The Present Continuous Tense is also used to talk about activities happening in the near future, especially for planned future events.
- I am seeing my dentist on Wednesday.
- Polly is coming for dinner tomorrow.
- Are you doing anything tonight?
Quick Spelling Hint: Make sure you DO NOT spell this tense as Present Continuos or Present Continous that appear to be very typical spelling mistakes.
Posted by: Nur Aryani Natasha bt Abd Ghani
