Tema 1 C (GRAMMAR)

Present continuous

Be + verb + ing

(are + doing)

Spelling rules for the –ing form
infinitive	-ing form	spelling
cook study	cooking studying	add -ing
live	living	cut the final e and add -ing
run	running	double the final consonant and add -ing

Present continuous vs Present simple

·       Use the present continuous:	·       Use the present simple:
1.    for things that are  happening now, at this moment. 2.    for temporary things that are happening now, this week, etc. 3.    to describe a picture.	1. for things you do every day / week / year, etc. 2. for things that are generally true or always happen. 3. with adverb of frequency (always, usually, often, sometimes, hardly, ever, never)
1.    What are you doing? I’m sending a message to Sarah. 2.    My brother is doing a two-month course in UK. 3.    In this picture the woman is standing near the window.	1. I get to work at 8.00 every day. 2. Holly knows me very well. 3. He’s always late for work.