The five uses of present continuous - FLASHCARDS ONLY
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| What kind of usage is this? "She is always complaining about something!" | A regular behavior. |
| What kind of usage is this? "They are playing board games downstairs." | An action happening right now. |
| What kind of usage is this? "I'm studying Spanish a lot these days." | A temporary situation happening during the present period of this person's life. |
| What kind of usage is this? "We're going to the movies tomorrow night." | A pre-arranged future plan. |
| What kind of usage is this? "I usually stay home on Friday nights, but tonight, I'm going out with my friends." | A temporary action/behavior. |
| What kind of usage is this? "My sister's studying with her friend tonight." | A pre-arranged future plan. |
| What kind of usage is this? "We are traveling to Europe next year." | A pre-arranged future plan. |
| What kind of usage is this? "I think you are being selfish." | A temporary action/behavior. |
| What kind of usage is this? "I'm visiting my grandparents this weekend." | A pre-arranged future plan. |
| What kind of usage is this? "Our house is under renovation, so we are staying at my grandma's this month." | A temporary situation happening during the present period of this person's life. |
| What kind of usage is this? "I'm cooking dinner at the moment." | An action happening right now. |
| What kind of usage is this? "Julia is sleeping." | An action happening right now. |
| What kind of usage is this? "She's staying with her friend for a week." | A temporary situation happening during the present period of this person's life. |
| What kind of usage is this? "She's constantly missing the train." | A regular behavior. |
| What kind of usage is this? "Lucy's always smiling!" | A regular behavior. |
| What kind of usage is this? "We're going to the beach on the weekend." | A pre-arranged future plan. |
| What kind of usage is this? "You're forever losing your keys!" | A regular behavior. |
| What kind of usage is this? "I'm having an English class now." | An action happening right now. |
| What kind of usage is this? "I'm meeting my friend for dinner tonight." | A pre-arranged future plan. |
| You are always losing your keys. (FUTURE PLAN) | FALSE (REGULAR BEHAVIOR) |
| I'm currently working on a big project. (REGULAR BEHAVIOR) | FALSE (TEMPORARY SITUATION) |
| He is cooking dinner at the moment. (FUTURE PLAN) | FALSE (SITUATION HAPPENING NOW) |
| We are buying a new car soon. (REGULAR BEHAVIOR) | FALSE (FUTURE PLAN) |
| My computer is broken, so I'm studying at the library this week. (FUTURE PLAN) | FALSE (TEMPORARY SITUATION) |
| What is he doing now? | He is running in the park. |
| What is she doing now? | She's driving. |
| What is this little girl doing now? | She is smelling a flower. |
| What is this guy doing now? | He's playing the piano. |
| What are they doing now? | They're swimming. |
| What is this little boy doing now? | He is brushing his teeth. |
| What is this family doing now? | They are riding their bikes. |
| What is this boy doing now? | He is drinking some milk. |
| What is this little girl doing now? | She is making sand castles. |
| What is she doing now? | She's working. |
| What are they doing now? | They're dancing. |
| What is this girl doing now? | She is listening to music. |
| What are they doing now? | They're having a picnic. |
| What is this guy doing now? | He is laughing. |
| What are these little girls doing now? | They are hugging. |