10 Present Continuous Tense Examples
The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking. It is formed using the present tense of the verb "to be" (am, is, are) and the present participle of the main verb (e.g. -ing form). Here are 10 examples of the present continuous tense in use:
1. I am studying English.
I (subject) + am (present tense of "to be") + studying (present participle of "study")
2. They are playing tennis.
They (subject) + are (present tense of "to be") + playing (present participle of "play")
3. She is reading a book.
She (subject) + is (present tense of "to be") + reading (present participle of "read")
4. We are having a party tonight.
We (subject) + are (present tense of "to be") + having (present participle of "have")
5. It is snowing outside.
It (subject) + is (present tense of "to be") + snowing (present participle of "snow")
6. The kids are playing games.
The kids (subject) + are (present tense of "to be") + playing (present participle of "play")
7. I am working on a project.
I (subject) + am (present tense of "to be") + working (present participle of "work")
8. They are building a new house.
They (subject) + are (present tense of "to be") + building (present participle of "build")
9. She is learning to play the guitar.
She (subject) + is (present tense of "to be") + learning (present participle of "learn")
10. We are waiting for the bus.
We (subject) + are (present tense of "to be") + waiting (present participle of "wait")
These examples demonstrate how the present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are in progress at the moment of speaking.
