Present Continuous

Present Continuous is not a mystery at all. But for those who are at a loss, let's take a closer look.

Usage

These are the main rules for using Present Continuous:

• Action going on at the present moment.

'You are talking nonsense.'

• When there are two action one of which is in process (Present Continuos) the other is a habitual action (Present Simple).

'I never talk when I'm working.'

• Future action as something fixed.

'He is coming tomorrow.'

• Continual process usually with the words always, constantly, ever, etc.

'The Earth is always moving.'
'She is always complaining.'

Formation

Affirmative

'I'm writing a letter.'

Negative
'I'm not writing a letter.'

Question
'Am I writing a letter?'