Simple Present Continuous Tense With Example

Simple Present Continuous Tense With Example:

Definition: Simple present Continuous tense is used to indicate that an action is in progress at the present time. In this tense the verb is suffixed with ing.

Formula: Subject + am / is / are + Main verb ing + object.

Examples: 

I am calling my Friend.

She is singing a song.

They are looking at me.

Forms:

• Affirmative:

1. I am working.
2. You are working.
3. He/She/It is working.

• Negative:

1. I am not working.
2. You are not working.
3. He/She/It is not Working.

• Questions:

1. Am I working?
2. Are You Working?
3. Are/We/They working?
4. Is She/He/It working?

Uses:

• To express the progressive actions.

1. I am writing a Novel.
2. I am Learning to play Games.
3. Madhura is making a film.

• For an action happening now.

1. He is running now.
2. Ramesh is teaching now.
3. Now, Rishi is reading a book.

• For expressing definite arrangements or plans in the near future.

1. I am going to explain it tomorrow.
2. Mahesh is going on tour on coming Sunday.
3. She is going to visit her friend tomorrow.

• For an action happening about this time but not necessary at the movement of speaking.

1. Madhuri is learning to dance
2. Ajay is preparing a chair.
3. We are preparing for examination these days.

Examples of Present continuous Tense Sentences

The boys are playing cricket on the ground.

The train is going to arrive at 6:00 tomorrow morning.

He is closing the door

Jack is swimming in the pool.

 John is cutting the tree

The Gardener is digging in the garden.

The boys are playing cricket on the ground..

He is eating an apple.

You are opening your box.

The baby is crying.

I’m just leaving work. I’ll be home in an hour.

 What are you doing next week?

 Are you listening?

Are they coming to your party?

 When is she going home?

 What am I doing here?

 I am singing at church today.

 The boys are playing ball after school.

 She is crying.

 He is talking to his friend.

I am writing articles on different topics.

The baby is sleeping in his crib.

 We are visiting the museum in the afternoon.

He is not standing.

Anthony is sitting in the chair.

You are not watching the movie.

 Honey is singing a fantastic song.

Rose is reading a book.

She is not going to the game tonight.

You are living in London for one year.

He is meeting his friends after school.

Are you visiting your cousin this weekend?

 Children are playing on the ground.

 I am not going to the meeting after work.

Is Rony playing football today?

Hiya is making pizza now.

They are going on the tour during summer vacation.