When do we use it?

1. ✅ Actions happening right now

   • She is talking on the phone.

2. ⏳ Temporary actions

   • I am staying with my cousin this week.

3. 🗓️ Future plans (with a time reference)

   • We are meeting at 6 p.m.

4. 🔄 Changing situations

   • The weather is getting colder.

Examples of stative verbs:

• like

• love

• hate

• want

• know

• believe

• understand

• need

❌ Incorrect: I am knowing the answer.
✅ Correct: I know the answer.

Use simple present for these verbs instead of present progressive.

Structure

Subject + [am / is / are] + verb + -ing

Subject To be Verb (-ing)

I am working

She is eating

They are playing.

👉 For example:
"I am meeting Sarah tomorrow."
(Even though it’s present progressive, it’s referring to a future plan.)

1. I am studying for my exam.

2. She is cooking dinner right now.

3. They are playing soccer in the park.

4. We are watching a movie.

5. He is working from home today.

❌ Negatives:

1. I am not listening to music.

2. He is not sleeping yet.

3. They are not coming to the party.

4. She is not doing her homework.

5. We are not going to the beach today.

1. The scientist is conducting a series of experiments in the lab.

2. The students are analyzing historical data for their thesis.

3. She is negotiating a major business deal with a foreign investor.

❌ Advanced Negative Sentences:

1. The manager is not approving the proposal until further notice.

2. We are not expecting any visitors this afternoon.

3. He is not considering changing careers at the moment.