This document discusses the present continuous tense in English, also known as the present progressive. It uses the verbs to be (am, is, are) plus the verb ending in -ing to describe actions happening now or ongoing actions. Stative verbs like know or like are usually not used in the progressive form. Examples are provided of using the present continuous for temporary actions happening now, longer actions currently in progress, and the phrase "It is raining now" to emphasize something occurring at this moment.

1. ALSO KNOWN AS PRESENT CONTINUOUS
AM – IS – ARE + VERB ING
Remember: Usually STATIVE VERBS
Are NOT used in the progressive (-ing) form

2. HAPPENING NOW
IT IS RAINING NOW
SHE IS EATING LUNCH NOW
EXAMPLES

3. TEMPORARY ACTIONS
I AM WORKING IN NEW
YORK THIS WEEK.
EXAMPLES

4. LONGER ACTIONS IN PROGESS NOW
She is studying to be a
doctor.
EXAMPLES
He’s training for a
maratón.