Present Continuous Tense
Use the present continuous for actions happening right now, or temporary actions around the present time. Form it with am/is/are + verb-ing.
The rule
am/is/are + verb-ing
Right and wrong
I am eating lunch right now.
I eating lunch right now.
Don't forget "am/is/are" before the -ing verb.
She is working on a report today.
She working on a report today.
Use "is" with he/she/it before the -ing verb.
They are watching a movie now.
They watching a movie now.
Use "are" with they/we/you.
We are learning English this month.
We are learn English this month.
The main verb must end in -ing, not stay plain.
Practice
1. I ___ (read) a book right now.
2. She ___ (cook) dinner at the moment.
3. They ___ (play) football outside.
4. What are you ___ (do) right now?
5. We ___ (wait) for the bus.
Practise in the app
Day to Day English lets you practise grammar inside real situations, with audio and a story to follow.