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