Present continuous.Version en ligne The present continuous verb tense indicates that an action or condition is happening now, frequently, and may continue into the future. The present continuous (present progressive) tense is a way to convey any action or condition that is happening right now, frequently, and may be ongoing. It adds energy and action to writing, and its effect helps readers understand when the action is happening. Imagine Aunt Christine has surprised her nephew Scott for his birthday and is going to take him out to his favorite restaurant, Polly’s Pancake Diner. par Mauricio Betancur 1 What is present continuous? Written answer 2 Present continuous is used to? a It indicates that an action or condition is happening now, frequently, and may continue into the future. b Describe the condition of people, and ideas. c The simple present is not a verb tense. 3 How do we form a negative sentence in present continuous? a Subject + am/is/are + not + verb + ing + complement b Subject + did + not + complement 4 What is present continuous used for? Write it down. a The present continuous (present progressive) tense is a way to convey any action or condition that is happening right now, frequently, and may be ongoing. b The present continuous tense doesn´t shows that you are talking about something that has already happened. c It refers to the subject’s nationality, and other traits. 5 We are studying to take the test. a We study. b We studied for the test. c We are studying to take the test 6 Some examples of present continuous tense sentences are: Choose one or more answers a I am eating cookies. b He is a doctor. c I am happy. d They are teaching. 7 The present continuous tense adds energy and action to writing, and its effect helps readers understand when the action is happening. a Yes b No c Maybe d All of the above 8 Listen to the audio carefully and write the sentence. Written answer 9 The present continuous verb tense indicates that an action or condition is happening now, frequently, and may continue into the future. a Yes. b No. c Maybe. d All of the above 10 Listen to the audio carefully and write the sentence. Written answer Feedback 1 Nice job. 2 Nice job. 3 Nice job. 4 Excellent job. 5 Great job. 6 Well done. 7 Nice job. 8 Perfect 9 Great job. 10 Perfect