Present Continuous Tense
Actions happening now - structure and usage
Try the situation first
Two classmates speak on the phone while preparing for a presentation.
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Check your understanding
Answer: Action happening now.
Identify the exact word or structure that carries the intended meaning.
Answer: Usual contrasts with Temporary.
Contrasting a model with a near alternative helps the important feature stand out.
Answer: Use “I am preparing”, not “I preparing”; use “I know the answer”, not “I am knowing the answer”.
Immediate corrective feedback is most useful when it identifies both the change and its purpose.
Answer: We are meeting the trainer tomorrow.
The model is one possible answer. Your own accurate, natural example is the goal.
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