English — The Present Continuous Tense — Formation and Uses — 1st Year Middle School — Algerian Curriculum

The Present Continuous

Describes actions happening now.

Formation

Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing. I am playing. He is reading. They are working.

Uses

Actions now: It is raining. Temporary: He is staying with his uncle. Future: I am meeting my friend tomorrow.

Exercises

1. She ___ (read) a book now.
2. Make negative: He is sleeping.

Answers

1. is reading. 2. He is not sleeping.

See: Simple Present