Present continuous tense is used to describe a continued or an on-going action of the present. These actions are occurring exactly at the time of speaking. It is also called progressive tense because it refers to actions which are currently in progress at the time of speaking.

Take a look at the following point that elaborate on the more specific uses of the present continuous tense.

• It is used to represent an action that is happening or progressing in the moment that the speaker is speaking.

There is definitely just one formula to mastering the present continuous tense and this is how it goes.

Subject + am/is/are + present participle (verb + ing) + the rest of the sentence

However, there is something more you should pay attention to. You should also learn how the sentences with the present continuous tense form of the verb are structured when they are positive, negative, interrogative and negative interrogative.

Have a look at the table given below to have a deeper understanding of the structure of the present continuous tense.

Going through more and more examples can only make you an expert in the particular subject or topic. So, here you go. Check out the examples of sentences using the present continuous tense given below.

• My mom is cooking dinner.
• The band is playing all the classics.
• Mita and Rika are going on a trip tomorrow.
• Rudi is not practising for the final audition.
• I am trying out something new.
• They are not travelling to Bali next week.
• Are you watching a movie tonight?
• Is your phone working properly now?
• The children are loving the new park.
• Diana is playing the main role in the play.