The Present Continuous Tense

 The Present Continuous Tense 

( A ) This tense is normally used for an action in progress , that is temporary in nature , in the present at the time of speaking .

 For example-

 ( i ) She is not working . She is swimming in the river 

( ii ) It is raining outside .

 ( B ) It also expresses future action or a definite arrangement in the near future . 

For example-

 ( i ) I am going to the cinema tomorrow .

 ( ii ) She is coming next week . 

Additional Uses of Present Continuous Tense-

 ( C ) Continuous tense with ' always ' may express an idea which is not to the liking of the speaker .

For example- 

( i ) She is always teaching her children .

 ( ii ) He is always praising his friends . 

( D ) There are some of the verbs which sometime don't admit of progressive action . Such verbs are called Non - progressive verbs ( Stative verbs ) . 

These include

 ( i ) Verbs of Perception : See , taste , smell , hear , prefer , please .

 ( ii ) Verbs of Thinking Process : Think , know , mean , mind . 

( iii ) Verbs Showing Possession : Own , have , belong , comprise , possess , contain . 

( iv ) Verbs Expressing Feelings or State of Mind Believe , like , love , want , wish , desire , hate . 

( v ) Verbs in General : Look , seem , appear , affect , resemble , cost , require , stand , face , become .

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