PPT: Present Continuous Tense | English Grammar for Junior Classes - Class 1 PDF Download

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
TENSE
GRAMMAR PRESENTATION
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
TENSE
GRAMMAR PRESENTATION
WHEN TO USE
PRESENT CONTINUOUS?
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
TENSE
GRAMMAR PRESENTATION
WHEN TO USE
PRESENT CONTINUOUS?
ACTIONS HAPPENING NOW
We use it to talk about actions that are happening now.
Examples: “I am eating lunch.”
“She is writing a letter.”
“They are playing soccer in the park.”
“He is cooking dinner.”
“We are watching a movie.”
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
TENSE
GRAMMAR PRESENTATION
WHEN TO USE
PRESENT CONTINUOUS?
ACTIONS HAPPENING NOW
We use it to talk about actions that are happening now.
Examples: “I am eating lunch.”
“She is writing a letter.”
“They are playing soccer in the park.”
“He is cooking dinner.”
“We are watching a movie.”
DESCRIBING TEMPORARY ACTIONS
It's used for actions that are temporary or not habitual.
Examples: “He is learning to play the guitar.”
“She is trying a new recipe today.”
“I am taking a yoga class this week.”
“We are visiting our grandparents for the weekend.”
“She is playing soccer with her friends today.”
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
TENSE
GRAMMAR PRESENTATION
WHEN TO USE
PRESENT CONTINUOUS?
ACTIONS HAPPENING NOW
We use it to talk about actions that are happening now.
Examples: “I am eating lunch.”
“She is writing a letter.”
“They are playing soccer in the park.”
“He is cooking dinner.”
“We are watching a movie.”
DESCRIBING TEMPORARY ACTIONS
It's used for actions that are temporary or not habitual.
Examples: “He is learning to play the guitar.”
“She is trying a new recipe today.”
“I am taking a yoga class this week.”
“We are visiting our grandparents for the weekend.”
“She is playing soccer with her friends today.”
DISCUSSING FUTURE PLANS
We also use it to talk about future arrangements.
Examples: “I am meeting my friend at 4 pm.”
“They are flying to Paris next week.”
“She is attending a conference on Friday.”
“He is going to the dentist in the afternoon.”
“We are watching a play at the theater this evening.”