Present Continuous by Samuel Sánchez https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r Samuel Sánchez Maza en-us 2021-02-09 20:38:02 UTC 2021-02-09 21:52:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3c3-2642.png Longer actions in progress now samu_sanchzm https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184617667 We can use P. C. to say that we are in the process of doing a longer action, which is in progress; however, we might not be doing it at this exact second.

Examples:
  • I'm studying a chemistry degree.
  • Jenny is learning to play the piano.
  • Dennie is working on a new project.
]]> 2021-02-09 20:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184617667 Now samu_sanchzm https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184624888 We use the P. C. with normal verbs to express the idea that something is happening now, at this very moment. It can also be used to show that something is not happening at this very moment.

Example:
  • I'm brushing my teeth now.
  • He's washing his car at this moment.
  • Mariah is doing homework right now.
]]> 2021-02-09 20:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184624888 Repetition and irritation samu_sanchzm https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184635216 We can use P. C. and words like «always» or «constantly» to express that something irritating or shocking often happens.The meaning is like simple present, but with negative emotion.

Exmaples:
  • She is always talking.
  • These students are constantly complaining about everything.
  • You are always coming to work late.
]]> 2021-02-09 20:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184635216 Future meaning samu_sanchzm https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184664285 The P. C. is also used to express a fixed arrangement in the future.

  • Examples:
  • You are starting work tomorrow.
  • My sister is coming with us to the party tonight.
  • I am talking to the teacher after this lesson.

]]> 2021-02-09 20:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184664285 Affirmative sentences samu_sanchzm https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184707370 Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing + complement.

Examples:
  • Danielle is sitting next to you.
  • Naidy is working in her homework.
  • Sandra and Tom are talking about maths.
]]> 2021-02-09 21:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184707370 Negative sentences samu_sanchzm https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184782165 Subejct + am/is/are + not + verb-ing + complement

Examples:
  • I'm not teaching biology, but biochemistry.
  • Amanda isn't going to the hospital this evening.
  • The candle isn't burning at this moment.
]]> 2021-02-09 21:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184782165 Interrogative sentences samu_sanchzm https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184797775 Am/is/are + subject + verb-ing + complement + ?

Short answers:
  • Yes. subject + am/is/Are
  • No, subject + am/is/are + not

Examples: 
  • Is Andreas walking with the dog?
    • Yes, he is / No, he isn't.
  • Are the children eating well?
    • Yes, they are / No, they aren't.
  • Is the computer working correctly?
    • Yes, it is / No, it isn't.
]]> 2021-02-09 21:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184797775 PRESENT CONTINUOUS samu_sanchzm https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184834275 2021-02-09 21:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184834275 Uses samu_sanchzm https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184835410 2021-02-09 21:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184835410 Grammar structure samu_sanchzm https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184835949 2021-02-09 21:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/samu_sanchzm/5bfw1cr7n38w26r/wish/1184835949