Present Continuous
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Present Continuous
What is it?
When do we use it?
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LEARNING GOALS:
use the present continuous in verbal and written communication
generate sentences using the present continuous formula
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Multiple Choice
What is a VERB?
a person, place, or thing
something we do; an action
a describing word
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Multiple Select
Pick all of the VERBS.
(HINT: There are 3 correct answers!)
run
eat
teacher
play
school
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Open Ended
Write as many examples of verbs as you can!
¡Escribe tantos ejemplos de verbos como puedas!
اكتب أكبر عدد ممكن من الأمثلة على الأفعال!
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When do we use the PRESENT CONTINUOUS tense?
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When do we use the PRESENT CONTINUOUS tense?
To describe an action that is going on at this moment
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Example Sentences:
You are using the Internet.
You are studying English grammar.
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Open Ended
What is the VERB in this sentence?
You are studying English grammar.
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The verb in this sentence is STUDY.
Did you get it right?!
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Let's look at this sentence again.
You are studying English grammar.
What letters are at the end of the verb??
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SO.....
In the present continuous tense, we add -ING to the end of the verb.
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Multiple Choice
Do you remember what letters we add to the end of the verb in the PAST tense??
¿Recuerdas qué letras agregamos al final del verbo en tiempo PASADO?
هل تتذكر ما هي الحروف التي نضيفها إلى نهاية الفعل بصيغة الماضي ؟؟
s
ies
ed
ing
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When do we use the PRESENT CONTINUOUS tense?
To describe an action or event in the future
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Example Sentences:
We are going on a trip tomorrow.
I am meeting my friend tonight.
Are they visiting you this weekend?
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When do we use the PRESENT CONTINUOUS tense?
With “always, forever, constantly;” To describe a continuing series of repeated actions
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Example Sentences:
Jean and Jazmin are always talking!
Christopher is constantly using his cell phone.
Hayel is always playing games on his cell phone.
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RULE
SUBJECT + TO BE + VERB-ING
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EXAMPLE
SUBJECT + TO BE + VERB-ING
I am playing basketball right now.
She is learning English.
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Multiple Choice
What letters do we add to the end of the verb for the PRESENT CONTINUOUS tense? (HINT: The present continuous tense describes something happening right now!!)
s
ies
ed
ing
Present Continuous
What is it?
When do we use it?
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