Thisis the present continuous tense. There is no information about the completion of the task. It started sometime in the near past and is still going on. In the present continuous tense, each verb has two parts. 1.Present tense form of verb 'to be' - is/am/are - known as helping verb. 2.'ing' form of the base verb. Eg. WhenTo Apply the Present Continuous Tense. We use the present continuous tense to give energy to something that is happening and combine this tense with a dynamic verb ( a verb that shows action ). Use #1. When describing an action that is (or isn't) happening now or at this exact moment. Examples: PresentPerfect Continuous signal words. Explanations along with many examples of how to use Present Perfect Continuous Tense in English. all + time word e.g. all day, all night etc. questions starting with: How long: other words : since, for: for activities happening repeatedly: PresentContinuous Tense. Form. Positive. Subject + am/ is/ are + Verb - ING. She is writing to her grandma now. Signal words: at the moment, now / just now / right now, look, listen (pdf, 93 pages). It includes 40 basic English grammar lessons covering most of the English grammar tenses and most-used structures. Get Our Grammar Ebook Vay Nhanh Fast Money. Key words and expressions that refer to certain tensesTable of contents – signal wordsOn this page you will find the followingSignal words for English verb tensesFurther explanations and exercisesWhat are signal words and which ones are there?When learning a language, we sometimes come across the term signal word. Basically, it refers to expressions that indicate the use of particular verb tenses. Such phrases can be single words, typical word combinations, or groups of words in most cases adverbials, or even whole sentences. The advantage for language learners and, in this case, mainly for English learners is clear If we want to construct a sentence with one of those expressions, we can mostly rely on the tense that goes with it and conjugate the verb careful! However, it is essential to know that signal words are valid often or even very often but never in every most important signal words in the English language for grammatical verb tenses are the followingThe present simple offers these very typical signal words that show regularities that means how often something happensregularly, usually, every year, every day, normally, often, rarely etc.“Peter always plays tennis on Tuesdays.”For the present continuous, we have the followingcurrently, now, at the moment, this week, next month etc.“I’m living at my friend’s house at the moment.”Another tense that has very well-working signal words is the present perfect. In combination with the following key words, it usually appears in the simple form or the ing-form progressivesince, for, recently; since 7 o’clock, for five years etc.“Mary hasn’t seen her best friend for three years.”You can also rely very well on the key words for the simple pastyesterday, last year, two hours ago, last weekend, in 2007 etc.“Francis moved to Italy in 2010.”The past perfect also bears some signal words. However, you have to be careful as they can also stand for the present perfect. Some key words arejust, never, how long, for, since, already etc.“We had already left when the band started to play.”Information Although there is a good variety of signal words for other tenses in English, we are a bit limited when it comes to future tenses. Admittedly, there are some expressions or words that relate to the future, but they are all not very precise. Consequently, you should rather not rely on specific explanations referring to the Signal words for English verb tenses’The following explanations relate to the topic Key words and expressions for English verb tenses’ and may also be interestingComparison present simple and present continuousUse of the present perfect continuousAdverbs of indefinite frequencyOverview of the English verb tenses The future is uncertain. We know the past. We know the present. We do not know the future. We can be 100% sure or certain about the past and the present. But we can never be 100% certain about the future. In English there are several structures and tenses to talk about the future. It is usually the degree of certainty about the future that decides our choice of structure or tense. In this lesson we look at four of the most common ways to talk about the future, followed by a summary and then a quiz to check your understanding. Although we often talk about "future tense", technically there are no future tense in English - only different ways of talking about the future, using special constructions, other tenses or modal verbs. will One of the most common ways to talk about the future is with will, for example I will call you tonight. We often call this the "future simple tense", but technically there are no future tenses in English. In this construction, the word will is a modal auxiliary verb. Here are the three main ways that we use will to talk about the future. No plan We use will when there is no prior plan or decision to do something before we speak. We make the decision at the time of speaking. Look at these examples Hold on. I'll get a pen. We will see what we can do to help you. Maybe we'll stay in and watch television tonight. In these examples, we had no firm plan before speaking. The decision was made at the time of speaking. We often use will with the verb think I think I'll go to the gym tomorrow. I think I'll have a holiday next year. I don't think I'll buy that car. Prediction We often use will to make a prediction about the future. Again, there is no firm plan. We are saying what we think will happen. Here are some examples It will rain tomorrow. People won't go to Jupiter before the 22nd century. Who do you think will get the job? be The verb be is an exception with will. Even when we have a very firm plan, and we are not speaking spontaneously, we can use will with be. Look at these examples I will be in London tomorrow. There will be 50 people at the party. The meeting will be at am. The verb be is always exceptional! going to Intention We use the special going to construction when we have the intention to do something before we speak. We have already made a decision before speaking. Look at these examples I have won $1,000. I am going to buy a new TV. We're not going to see my mother tomorrow. When are you going to go on holiday? In these examples, we had an intention or plan before speaking. The decision was made before we spoke. Prediction We often use going to to make a prediction about the future. Our prediction is based on evidence. We are saying what seems sure to happen. Here are some examples The sky is very black. It is going to snow. It's You're going to miss the train! I crashed the company car. My boss isn't going to be very happy! In these examples, the present situation black sky/the time/damaged car gives us a good idea of what is going to happen. We use will for prediction when we have no real evidence "It will rain tomorrow." It's my feeling but I can't be sure. We use going to for prediction when there is some real evidence "It's going to rain." There's a big, black cloud in the sky and if it doesn't rain I'll be very surprised. Present Continuous for Plan We often use the present continuous tense to talk about the future. Of course, we normally use the present continuous to talk about action happening in the present, but if we add a future word, we can use it to talk about the future. By "future word" we mean words or expressions like tomorrow, next week, in June. The future word may be clearly expressed or understood from the context. Sometimes there is no real difference between an intention going to and a plan present continuous. In this case, it doesn't matter which we use. We're going to paint the bedroom tomorrow. We're painting the bedroom tomorrow. We use the present continuous only when a plan exists before we speak. Look at these examples Mary is taking her music exam next year. They can't play tennis with you tomorrow. They're working. We're going to the theatre on Friday. Present Simple for Schedule When an event is on a schedule or timetable for example, the take-off time for a plane, we often use the present simple to express the future. We usually also use a future phrase expressed or understood like tomorrow, at next week. Only a few verbs are used in this way, for example be, open, close, begin, start, end, finish, arrive, come, leave, return Look at these sentences The train leaves Detroit at 9pm tonight. John starts work next week. Tomorrow is Thursday. Future Time Summary When we speak, we choose the tense that we use. This is important in English, because the tense we choose expresses more than just a simple fact. When we speak about the future, the tense we choose can express how we "see" the future, even our personal feelings about the future. It certainly expresses what we believe to be the probability the chance, the reality of something happening or whether we have already decided to do it. This table gives a simple scale of probability for each structure. It is not exact because language is not a science, and there are many variables. This table should help you to think about the "concept" of the future in English. This concept does not exist in all languages, but it is rather important in English. % probability before speaking of event happening structure used for example 0% will no plan Don't get up. I'll answer the phone. 70% going to intention We're going to watch TV tonight. 90% present continuous plan I'm taking my exam in June. present simple schedule My plane takes off at tomorrow. It is impossible in English to express the future with 100% certainty. The speakers of any language that can do this must all be trillionaires! Future Time Quiz EnglishClub Learn English Grammar Verbs Future Time Present continuous tense is one of the most basic and commonly used grammars in English. Today, English Awesome will share a specific way to help you better understand the present continuous including its structure, usage, and signs, as well as help you understand the present continuous in 12 English in general. At the same time, detailed analysis examples and practice exercises will help you better understand this present continuous tense! What is the present continuous tense? See more at Present Continuous What is the Present Continuous Tense?When Should I Use the Present Continuous Tense?Present Continuous Tense FormulaPresent Continuous AffirmativePresent Continuous NegativePresent Continuous InterrogativeSignal words for the Present Continuous TenseHow to add the Ending “ing” after the VerbPresent Continuous Exercises with AnswersExercise of Present Continuous TenseAnswers of Present Continuous Tense Present Continuous Exercises Pdf, DocConclusion What is the Present Continuous Tense? Present Continuous Tense Definition The present continuous is used to describe events that happen at the moment of speaking or around the time of speaking, and are actions that have not ended continued to happen. When Should I Use the Present Continuous Tense? The Present Continuous is used to describe + Actions that are happening at the time of speaking Examples – I’m reading now. – We are having lunch with our parents. + Actions or events that are generally happening but not necessarily happening at the moment of speaking. EX I’m looking for a new car. at the moment of speaking, he is not looking for a new car, but during this time in general, he needs to buy a new car. + Action that is about to happen in the near future is usually a pre-scheduled plan. Examples – My class is going to the beach to camp for the weekend. – Yesterday, I bought a ticket. I am going to the concert tomorrow + Frequent repetitive actions that annoy or annoy the speaker are often used with the adverb “always,” Examples – Whenever I see him he is drinking. – He is always copying my homework. Present Continuous Tense Formula Present Continuous Affirmative S + is/am/are + V_ing + O In which He/she/it + isYou/we/they + areI + am Example I am listening to music now. Present Continuous Negative S + is/am/are + not + V_ing + O In which He/she/it + is notYou/we/they + are notI + am not We can abbreviate is not = isn’t, are not= aren’t Example I am not studying at the moment. Present Continuous Interrogative A Yes/No question Question Am/ Is/ Are + S + V-ing + O ? Answer Yes + I amNo, I am notYes + he/she/it + isNo + he/she/it + isn’tYes, you/we/they + areNo, you/we/they + aren’t Example Q Are they playing guitar? A Yes, they Are you going to travel?A No, you aren’t. Present Continuous WH Questions For questions with question words WH what, who, where,… you just need to invert the auxiliary verb be before the subject and after the question word. Question WH + am/is/are + S + V_ing + O ? Answer S + am/is/are + V_ing + O. Example Who is she walking with? She is walking with her mom. Signal words for the Present Continuous Tense + Present Continuous Tense usually comes with adverbs of time NowRight nowAt the momentAt presentAt + time + In the sentence there are verbs Look!Listen!Keep silent! Example Keep silent! We are checking. Now I’m cleaning the house to welcome Tet. Look! The flight is taking off. How to add the Ending “ing” after the Verb + With most verbs, you just need to add “ing” at the end. Cook => cookingClean => cleaningWatch => watchingSing => singing In addition, there are some notable cases such as + When the verb ends in ONE “–e” then we drop the “e” before adding “-ing” write => writingtype => typinglive =>livingleave => leavecome => comingmake => making + For verbs with one syllable, ending in a consonant, preceded by a vowel. We double the last consonant and add “-ing”. Get => gettingPat => pattingPut => putting + With verbs ending in “ie” We change “ie” to “y” and then add “-ing”. Lie => lyingDie => dying See more at Grammar Present Continuous Exercises with Answers Exercise of Present Continuous Tense Exercise 1 Complete the following sentences using the verbs in brackets in the Present Continuous 1. Look! The tree fall 2. Listen! Someone cry in the garden. 3. Your sister sit next to the handsome boy over there at present? 4. Now they try to overcome their fear. 5. It’s 6 my mother and I cook dinner in the kitchen. 6. Keep silent! You bother us. 7. I not study at school at the moment. 8. Now she show off to her mother about her good marks. 9. they travel to New York at the moment? 10. She not work in her office now. Exercise 2 Using the suggested words, write complete sentences in the Present Continuous play/ football/ at present. 2. He/listen/ music/ in room. 3. My sister/not/study/ her room. 4. My father/ work/ in the garden/ now. 5. Peter and Katy/ watch/ TV/ now. 6. What/ he/ do/ at the moment? – He/buy /book/ the bookshop. 7. Where/ you/ go/ now? – I/ go/ the cinema. 8. I/do/exercise/ now. 9. She /do/her housework/ now? 10. Now/It/ rain/ heavily. Answers of Present Continuous Tense Exercise 1 1. is falling 2. is crying 3. Is your sister sitting 4. are trying 5. are cooking 6. are bothering 7. am not studying 8. is showing off 9. Are they traveling 10. isn’t working Exercise 2 1. He is playing football at present. 2. He is listening to music in the room. 3. My sister is not studying in her room. 4. My father is working in the garden now. 5. Peter and Katy are watching TV now. 6. What is he doing at the moment? – He is buying books in the bookshop. 7. Where are you going now? – I’m going to the cinema. 8. I am doing exercise now. 9. Is she doing her housework now? 10. Now, It’s raining heavily. Present Continuous Exercises Pdf, Doc This PDF, DOC file contains exercises for practicing present continuous tense. It includes exercises such as choosing the correct form of the verb to complete sentences and writing sentences in the present continuous tense. Conclusion Here is the formula and usage of the present continuous. Remember to do the full exercises to grasp the knowledge, to avoid forgetting. Besides, if you have any questions, please comment, and EnglishAwesome will answer immediately. Good luck! Subscribe to the English Awesome channel on Youtube to improve your English skills! Uploaded byMiss Maria 100% found this document useful 1 vote3K views3 pagesCopyright© Attribution Non-Commercial BY-NCAvailable FormatsDOC or read online from ScribdShare this documentDid you find this document useful?Is this content inappropriate?Report this Document100% found this document useful 1 vote3K views3 pagesTenses Time SignalsUploaded byMiss Maria Full descriptionJump to Page You are on page 1of 3Search inside document Reward Your CuriosityEverything you want to Anywhere. Any Commitment. 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