02_Present Continuous

USE 1 Now

USE 2 Longer Actions in Progress Now

USE 3 Near Future

USE 4 Repetition and Irritation with "Always"

You are learning English now.

You are not swimming now.

Are you sleeping?

I am sitting.

I am not standing.

Is he sitting or standing?

What are you doing? Why aren't you doing your homework?

I am studying to become a doctor.

I am not studying to become a dentist.

I am reading the book Tom Sawyer.

I am not reading any books right now.

Are you working on any special projects at work?

Aren't you teaching at the university now?

I am meeting some friends after work.

I am not going to the party tonight.

Is he visiting his parents next weekend?

Isn't he coming with us tonight?

She is always coming to class late.

He is constantly talking. I wish he would shut up.

I don't like them because they are always complaining.

I am always working late now.

She is only taking her medicine in the mornings now.

He is never eating potato smash.

You are still watching TV.

Are you still watching TV?