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The Present T enses

This presentation delves into the Present Continuous tense, illustrating its formation and usage. We form the Present Continuous by combining the present tense of "be" with a verb ending in -ing. Explore examples like "They are playing baseball" and variations for negative and interrogative forms. We also discuss its application for ongoing actions, developing situations, and future arrangements. Engage in exercises that challenge you to convert verbs into the correct Present Continuous form. Perfect for enhancing your grammar skills!

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The Present T enses

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  1. The Present Tenses Present Continuous I.E.S. GERENA Gerena (Sevilla) Manuel Casas - slideshare 2010

  2. We form the Present Continuous tense with the present tense of be + a verb + -ing They are playing baseball They aren’t succeeding Who is winning? Why is that player running now? 1. FORM

  3. Add -ing

  4. Negative form

  5. Interrogative form

  6. To talk about something which is happening at the moment of speaking It is raining now To talk about situations which are developing or temporary Computers are becoming more and more important in our lives With adverbs such as always or constantly to express complaints and annoyance He is always calling me late at night With time expressions such as now, at the moment, at present, these days, nowadays and today I’m writing an e-mail right now To talk about future arrangements or plans I’m meeting Peter tomorrow 2. USES

  7. Exercise: Put the verb in brackets in the correct form to make different form of the Present Continuous Tense. John (read) a book now. ……………………………… What (you do) tonight? ……………………………… 3. Silvia (not listen) to music. ………………………………. 4. Maria (sit) next to Paul. ………………………………. Activity

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