https://padlet.com/ismaelsantanaavi97/6uwa71r0lxg4b83z How do I use it? When do I use it? en-us 2020-11-26 14:56:58 UTC 2020-11-26 18:17:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9e0.png ismaelsantanaavi97 https://padlet.com/ismaelsantanaavi97/6uwa71r0lxg4b83z/wish/963689835 The present continuous is the verbal time that is used to tell that an action has not been ended yet.

Here you have a video to undestand the topic better:

]]> 2020-11-26 14:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ismaelsantanaavi97/6uwa71r0lxg4b83z/wish/963689835 ismaelsantanaavi97 https://padlet.com/ismaelsantanaavi97/6uwa71r0lxg4b83z/wish/963779126 There are 4 ways or situations in which we can use this  important verbal time.]]> 2020-11-26 15:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ismaelsantanaavi97/6uwa71r0lxg4b83z/wish/963779126 ismaelsantanaavi97 https://padlet.com/ismaelsantanaavi97/6uwa71r0lxg4b83z/wish/963792685 It can be used to talk about things happening right now, it is not like the present simple that is usually applied to talk about routine things. Examples of this are:
I am doing my homework.
He is opening the window.
He can't answer the phone, he is driving the car.

]]> 2020-11-26 15:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ismaelsantanaavi97/6uwa71r0lxg4b83z/wish/963792685 ismaelsantanaavi97 https://padlet.com/ismaelsantanaavi97/6uwa71r0lxg4b83z/wish/963816751 The other way in which we can apply it is when we're talking about longer actions in progress now. Things that are taking some of the time to be developed.
The exams are getting any time harder.
He is studying on Harvard University.
Many people are being infected with covid-19.

]]> 2020-11-26 15:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ismaelsantanaavi97/6uwa71r0lxg4b83z/wish/963816751 ismaelsantanaavi97 https://padlet.com/ismaelsantanaavi97/6uwa71r0lxg4b83z/wish/963860643 This useful verbal time is also  implemented in sentences whose intention is to emphasize repeated actions or situations. This sentences usually use advebs of frequency like "always" or "constantly" and are never negatively conjugated. Examples of them are:
She is so in love with Karen, she is always thinking about a life with her.
Why don't you try to have fun? You are always thinking about school.
He is always trying to impress her.]]> 2020-11-26 16:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ismaelsantanaavi97/6uwa71r0lxg4b83z/wish/963860643 ismaelsantanaavi97 https://padlet.com/ismaelsantanaavi97/6uwa71r0lxg4b83z/wish/963902995 This use talks about how present continuous can be used to introduce sentences about programmed events that take place in the future. Examples of it are:
He is flying to france tomorrow.
Artic Monkeys are playing their new song tonight.
I am playing basketball with Michael Jordan tomorrow, I know it will be easy to beat him.]]> 2020-11-26 16:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ismaelsantanaavi97/6uwa71r0lxg4b83z/wish/963902995 ismaelsantanaavi97 https://padlet.com/ismaelsantanaavi97/6uwa71r0lxg4b83z/wish/963958940 As we know, any sentence in the english language has its own way to be formulated. It happens the same with the present continuous, it can be conjugated in an interrogative, negative and affirmative way.
An useful video:

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Examples:
He is getting ready for the show.
She is buying her dress for the graduation dance.
He is watching netflix with his girlfriend.

]]> 2020-11-26 17:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ismaelsantanaavi97/6uwa71r0lxg4b83z/wish/964000502 ismaelsantanaavi97 https://padlet.com/ismaelsantanaavi97/6uwa71r0lxg4b83z/wish/964031584 Subject+(verb to be+not)+(verb+ing)+complement.

Examples:
He is not working hard for his goals.
Karen isn't watching TV, she has to study for her exam.
You are not putting attention.]]> 2020-11-26 17:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ismaelsantanaavi97/6uwa71r0lxg4b83z/wish/964031584 ismaelsantanaavi97 https://padlet.com/ismaelsantanaavi97/6uwa71r0lxg4b83z/wish/964047165 Verb to be+Subject+(verb+ing)+complement+?

Examples:
Are you playing the guitar?
Is he doing his homework?
Is she helping you with the team work?
Short answers:
Yes, I am./ No, I am not.
Yes, you are./ No, you aren't.
Yes, he is./ No, he isn't.

Wh- questions in present continuous.

Wh+to be+Subject+(verb+ing)+complement+?
Examples:
Who is helping you with the team work?
Why are you hurting her heart?
What are you doing?


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