She's studying physics at the moment.
Use the present continuous to talk about things happening now, at the moment.
Positive
To form the present continuous positive, use subject + (to be) + verb + -ing
| I | am | watching TV. |
| He / She / It | is | watching TV. |
| You / We / They | are | watching TV. |
Examples:
- “What are you doing now?”
“I am cooking.” - She is studying at the moment.
- It is raining.
- We are thinking about you.
- They are playing baseball.
[important]It is common to use the contracted form:
- “What are you doing now?”
“I’m cooking.” - He’s studying at the moment.
- It’s raining.
- We’re thinking about you.
- They’re playing baseball.[/important]
[notice]Be careful! Some verbs are never used in the present continuous:
like, want, need, believe.
I’m believing in God.
I believe in God.
She’s wanting a soda.
She wants a soda.[/notice]
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Question 1 |
My children are doing their homework.
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Question 2 |
He's running to work because he's late.
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Question 3 |
Stop opening all the packages - you're making a mess!
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Question 4 |
I'm sitting next to my brother.
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Question 5 |
Billy and Mark are driving to the airport at the moment.
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Question 6 |
She wearing a white T-shirt and jeans.
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Question 6 Explanation:
She's wearing a white T-shirt and jeans.
Question 7 |
My friends is talking with the teacher.
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Question 7 Explanation:
My friends are talking with the teacher.
Question 8 |
James is listen to the radio.
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Question 8 Explanation:
James is listening to the radio.
Question 9 |
I learning English in school.
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Question 9 Explanation:
I'm learning English in school.
Question 10 |
Clara and Jill is reading the newspaper.
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Question 10 Explanation:
Clara and Jill are reading the newspaper.
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