1. Tense System • Level 1

2. Present Continuous

Quick Lesson

1Definition

The Present Continuous uses "be" + "ing" to talk about actions happening right now or around now.

2Rule / Formula

Positive: Subject + am/is/are + Verb-ing Negative: Subject + am/is/are + not + Verb-ing

3Examples

- usage 1: Now. (I am eating now.) - usage 2: Temporary. (I am living in London this month.) - usage 3: Future Plan. (I am meeting him tomorrow.)

4Spelling Rules

- Silent 'e': Make -> Making (Drop 'e') - CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant): Run -> Running (Double last letter) - 'ie': Die -> Dying (Change to 'y')
10 Questions • 3 Minutes