Grammar Key points Unit 1
3. Present Continuous
3.2. Use
- We use the present continuous to talk about events which are in progress at the moment of speaking
Example:
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Listen! She is singing now.
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Sorry, I’m doing my homework so I can’t go out with you.
- We also use the present continuous with words like always, constantly, and continually to talk about an annoying action or a bad habit
Structure
S + am/is/are + always/continually/constantly + V-ing |
Example:
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That dog is always barking.
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My son is constantly making noise, so I can’t focus on my work at home.
- We use the present continuous to refer to the future when we talk about plans and arrangements that have already been made:
Example:
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I’m going to the cinema tomorrow evening.
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My daughter is studying in Japan next month.
We also use present continuous to talk about a temporary change to a daily habit
Example: I go to school by bus every day but today I am going by car.
Present Continuous is not applied to these Verbs:
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SEE
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HEAR
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LIKE
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LOVE
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WANT
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NEED
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NOTICE
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SMELL
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TASTE