Writing with Tenses / Present Continuous
Present Continuous — Uses and Common Mistakes
Use the tense in a clear context and avoid common errors.
Major uses
Happening now: Dad is cooking.
Temporary situation: I am staying with my aunt this week.
Arrangement: We are meeting Maya tomorrow.
Common time expressions
now, right now, at the moment, today, this week
Common mistakes
She reading. → She is reading.
They is playing. → They are playing.
I am makeing tea. → I am making tea.
Grammar trick
Find who → choose am/is/are → add the -ing action.
Read a connected example
Dad is vacuuming the floor. Mom is cooking. Meanwhile, Cindy is reading a book. The dog is sleeping.
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A quick check
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