Usage of Present Continuous Tense
General Rules of Present Continuous Tense
Helping Verbs of Present Continuous Tense
“Is” as Helping Verb in Present Continuous Tense
Examples of “Is” as Helping Verb in Present Continuous Tense
- He is reading a novel.
- She is writing a letter.
- It is raining heavily outside.
- The child is sleeping peacefully.
- My mother is cooking dinner now.
- He is not watching TV right now.
- She is not going to school today.
- The dog is not barking at strangers.
- Is she coming to the party?
- Is he playing the guitar?
“Are” as Helping Verb in Present Continuous Tense
Examples of “Are” as Helping Verb in Present Continuous Tense
- They are playing football in the park.
- You are reading a very interesting book.
- The children are making a lot of noise.
- We are studying for the test.
- My friends are coming to the party.
- They are not working today.
- You are not listening to me.
- Are you watching the movie now?
- Are they waiting for the bus?
- Are we going in the right direction?
“Am” as Helping Verb in Present Continuous Tense
Examples of “Am” as Helping Verb in Present Continuous Tense
- I am reading a novel.
- I am writing an email.
- I am studying for the exam.
- I am watching a documentary.
- I am cooking dinner.
- I am not sleeping right now.
- I am not going to the party.
- I am not listening to music.
- I am not playing any games.
- I am not working today.
Formula for Sentences of Present Continuous Tense
Formula for Assertive Sentences of Present Continuous Tense
Examples of Assertive Sentences of Present Continuous Tense
- I am reading a novel.
- She is cooking dinner.
- He is watching a movie.
- They are playing football.
- We are studying for the test.
- The baby is sleeping peacefully.
- You are working very hard.
- The birds are chirping loudly.
- The kids are painting the wall.
- It is raining heavily outside.
Formula for Negative Sentences of Present Continuous Tense
Examples of Negative Sentences of Present Continuous Tense
- I am not watching TV right now.
- She is not reading a book.
- He is not playing football today.
- They are not coming to the party.
- We are not studying for the test.
- The dog is not barking loudly.
- You are not listening to me.
- The children are not doing their homework.
- My brother is not working today.
- I am not cooking dinner at the moment.
Formula for Interrogative Sentences of Present Continuous Tense
Examples of Interrogative Sentences of Present Continuous Tense
Yes/No Questions
- Is he reading a book?
- Is she cooking dinner?
- Is it raining outside?
- Is the baby sleeping now?
- Is your brother coming home today?
- Are you watching TV?
- Are they playing football?
- Are we going to the market?
- Are the students studying for the test?
- Are the birds flying in the sky?
- Am I disturbing you?
- Am I speaking too fast?
- Am I doing this correctly?
- Am I forgetting something important?
- Am I learning English properly?
Wh- Questions (What/When/Where/Why/Which/Who)
- Why am I feeling so tired today?
- What am I doing wrong?
- Where am I going now?
- When am I meeting the doctor?
- How am I looking in this dress?
- What is he doing right now?
- Where is she going?
- Why is it barking so loudly?
- When is John coming home?
- Who is knocking at the door?
- What are you watching on TV?
- Where are they going for vacation?
- Why are we waiting here?
- When are the kids coming back?
- Who are you talking to?
Formula for Interrogative-Negative Sentences of Present Continuous Tense
Examples of Interrogative-Negative Sentences of Present Continuous Tense
Yes/No Questions
- Is he not coming to the party?
- Are they not playing football?
- Am I not doing my homework?
- Is she not studying for the exam?
- Are we not going to the market?
- Is it not raining outside?
- Are you not watching the movie?
- Am I not speaking clearly?
- Is John not working today?
- Are the children not sleeping yet?
Wh- Questions (What/When/Where/Why/Which/Who)
- Why is she not attending the class?
- What are they not doing now?
- Why am I not getting any messages?
- Where is he not going today?
- Why are we not helping him?
- Why are you not listening to me?
- What is he not doing properly?
- Why am I not receiving any replies?
- Where are they not going today?
- Who is not coming with us?
Double Sentences
Double Assertive Sentences
- She is reading a book and listening to music.
- I am studying for my exam while my sister is cooking dinner.
- They are building a new house and planting trees in the garden.
- We are watching a movie and eating popcorn.
- He is writing a report while his team is preparing the presentation.
Double Negative Sentences
- I am not working today, and she is not attending the meeting either.
- They are not playing football, but they are not studying either.
- We are not watching TV, and we are not using our phones.
- She is not doing her homework, nor is she cleaning her room.
- He is not reading a book, and his brother is not drawing.
Interrogative Double Sentences
- Are you working on the project and helping your friend?
- Is she writing the report or preparing the slides?
- Are they cleaning the house and organizing the cupboard?
- Am I speaking too fast or making any mistakes?
- Is it raining outside and getting colder?
Present Continuous + Simple Present
- I am watching TV while my brother plays the guitar.
- She is cleaning the room when her phone rings.
- They are talking loudly and the baby sleeps in the next room.
- I am working hard so that I achieve my goals.
- He is painting the wall and his mother makes lunch.
Present Continuous + Simple Past
- I am doing my homework when the lights went out.
- She is singing a song that she learned in school.
- They are playing outside when it suddenly started raining.
- He is watching a movie which he downloaded last night.
- I am calling you because I missed your message earlier.
Present Continuous + Present Perfect
- I am reading the book you have recommended.
- She is cooking dinner because we have not eaten yet.
- They are cleaning the house as they have invited guests.
- He is talking to the teacher who has taught him before.
- I am wearing the shoes I have just bought.
Present Continuous + Future (Simple Future)
- I am packing my bag because we will leave soon.
- She is studying hard so she will pass the test.
- We are waiting at the station; the train will arrive shortly.
- He is getting ready because they will pick him up.
- They are preparing food as the guests will come in an hour.
Present Continuous + Past Continuous
- I am doing my homework while my sister was watching a movie.
- She is cooking now, just like she was doing yesterday at this time.
- They are discussing the project while we were preparing the presentation.
- He is driving the car just like he was driving last night.
- I am reading a book and you were sleeping in the afternoon.
Present Continuous + Future Continuous
- I am cleaning the house because guests will be coming soon.
- She is doing yoga while they will be setting the table.
- We are talking now, and tomorrow at this time we will be working.
- He is fixing the car, and his friend will be helping him later.
- I am taking rest now since I will be traveling in the evening.
Present Continuous + Present Perfect Continuous
- I am cooking while she has been cleaning the room.
- He is watching TV, and I have been working since morning.
- They are studying for the test, though they have been playing all day.
- She is listening to music while I have been writing the report.
- I am making notes and you have been checking emails.
Present Continuous + Past Perfect Continuous
- I am watching the news that they had been talking about earlier.
- She is solving the paper that she had been avoiding for weeks.
- They are attending a lecture that the professor had been planning for months.
- I am writing the article she had been researching.
- He is resting now because he had been working all night.
Present Continuous + Future Perfect Continuous
- I am preparing the food that they will have been waiting for.
- She is typing a message to someone who will have been expecting her reply.
- They are taking a break after what they will have been doing all day.
- I am watching a movie which will have been running for over two hours.
- He is exercising before he will have been sitting for a long meeting.