A1 Grammar

Present continuous

Present continuous

Use:

1) Use the present continuous to talk about actions which are happening now.

Ellen is having a bath at the moment.

Right now, Mark is talking to her manager.

Form:

Positive

Spelling Rules:

If a verb ends in e, delete the e before you add –ing.

come => I’m coming.

have => He’s having lunch.

Common mistakes

1) Some students forget the verb be.

I watching television. => I’m watching television.

She not coming. => She’s not coming.

2) Some students make questions incorrectly.

She is working? => Is she working?

3) Some students make spelling mistakes.

I’m studing law. => I’m studying law.