Present Continuous Tense
- Rule Title
- Present Continuous Tense
- Category
- Tenses
- Rule Explanation
Used for actions happening right now or arranged for the near future.
Structure
Subject + am/is/are + V-ing
Key Signals
now, at the moment, currently, at present.
Note on Stative Verbs
Stative verbs (know, believe, love, hate, own) are NOT used in continuous form.
- Correct Example
- She is studying for her CMAT right now.
- They are leaving for Pokhara tomorrow.
- Incorrect Example
She is knowing the answer.(stative verb)I am having a car.(should be I have a car)