2. 2.2 The Present Continuous -- Use
Examples Explanation
Some people are doing yoga over there.
Those women are playing a game.
We use the present continuous to
describe and action in progress this
moment.
3. 2.2 The Present Continuous -- Use
Examples Explanation
Mary is standing over there.
She’s wearing a red T-shirt.
.
We use the present continuous to
describe a state or condition that
we can observe now, using the
following verbs: sit, stand, wear,
sleep.
4. 2.2 The Present Continuous -- Use
Examples Explanation
Judy is meeting new people
She is getting her pension and
earning money from her new job.
.
We use the present continuous to
show a long-term action that is in
progress. It may not be happening
at this exact moment.
5. 2.2 The Present Continuous -- Use
Examples Explanation
More and more retired Americans
are starting a new career.
People are living longer.
.
We use the present continuous to
describe a trend. A trend is a
behavior that many people in
society are doing at this time. It
describes a change in behavior
from an earlier time.
