Question

How will you Define Present Continuous Tense

Answer 1

Answer:

I define present continuous tense =sub +am/is/are +v4 +obj

Answer 2

PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE:

• To describe an action that is happening( now) at the time of speaking:

Eg: The boys are playing cricket now.

Look there, the man is beating the child.

NOTE: The Present Continuous Tense draws attention to the continuity of action. It is usually associated with. adverbs or adverb phrases of present time such as now, at this moment, at present etc.

• To describe an actioj going on over a period of time, including the present, but may not be going on at the time of speaking.

Eg: (These days) I am learning French.

(Nowadays) Mohan is working in a factory.

• To describe an going to take place in future.

Eg: Wait, we are just coming. (= we are about to come)

I am leaving for Bangalore tomorrow.

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