1 To indicate that an action or situation is happening now, at the time of speaking. This very instant.
example: Larry is driving now. He is driving and talking to his wife at the moment.
Usos de este tiempo verbal:
1 Para indicar que una acción o situación está sucediendo ahora, en el momento de hablar. En este instante.
ejemplo: Larry ahora está conduciendo. Está conduciendo y hablando con su esposa en este momento.
2To talk about something happening around the time of speaking, but not necessarily at the time of speaking:
example: Tom is driving now. He is driving, waving and smiling...He is having an affair with a very rich lady.
2 Para hablar de algo que sucede cerca del momento de hablar, pero no necesariamente en ese preciso instante.
ejemplo: Tomás ahora está manejando. Está manejando, saludando y sonriendo...Tiene un amorío con una chica adinerada.
3 We also use the present continuous tense for changing situations:
examples: Maradona is ill...But now he is getting better
Look at this plant...It is growing very fast.
3También usamos el tiempo presente progresivo para situaciones cambiantes:
ejemplos: Maradona está enfermo...Pero ahora está mejorando.
Mira esta planta... Está creciendo muy rápido.
4 Negative forms:
To turn all the previous sentences into negative ones, you simply have to add ''not''
examples:
I am not ( 'm not) driving
HE is not ( 's not ) playing
WE are not ( 're not) studying etc
He is not studying. He is sleeping....
She is not reading. She is writing.
He is not laughing. He is crying....
Scorer Right Scorer Wrong
Paul is at home right now.He is tv.
This candidate is a speech at present. Your husband is cards again! It is its morning meal. She is to the music...Wonderful! Tina and Mary are about politics.
He is a lot...He loves beer! Michael is now. Let's watch a bit.
Pay attention. Miss Green is the abc.
Listen! He is very well.
Tom isa horse very fast
My brother is downstairs!
Uncle Joe isright now. He is not playing the cello. He isthe violin
The sheep arethe fence in my dream Here I amwith my mom's carpet!
Present continuous interrogative forms:
To make short questions following this structure:
Aux verb:
subject
verb + -ing
object
Am
I
reading
a paper?
Are
you
listening to
this man?
Is
he
playing
golf?
Is
she
phoning
her boyfriend?
Is
it
raining?
Are
we
listening to
his explanation?
Are
they
greeting
each other?
Exercise 1
Complete los recuadros con las respuestas correctas. Entre paréntesis se indica el verbo que se debe utilizar.
What is she doing?
She (read) a book.
What is she doing?
She (have) a drink.
What are they doing?
They (dance)
What is he doing?
He (write) a letter.
What is he doing?
He (work)
What are they doing?
They (watch) the eclipse.
Elija la opción más adecuada para responder a las siguientes preguntas.
Is Brian reading a book?
Yes, he does.
Yes, he is.
What is Brian reading?
He's reading a magazine.
Yes, he does.
Is Susan writing a poem?
No, she is not.
Yes, she does.
Is this your book?
Yes, it's my book.
Yes, it's your book.
Is your brother playing hockey?
Yes, he is.
Yes, she is.
Does your nephew go to school?
Yes, he does.
Yes, she does.
What is your father doing?
He's working.
Yes, he is.
Is your aunt studying English?
No, he isn't.
No, she isn't.
What are you doing?
I'm studying English.
You're studying English.
Is your sister using your computer?
Yes, she does.
Yes, she is.
Complete los recuadros con las respuestas correctas. Entre paréntesis se indica el verbo que se debe utilizar.
shirt = camisa t-shirt = remera blouse = blusa sweatshirt = sweater = pullover = jersey = slip-over = suéter
cardigan = saco liviano de lana
dress =vestido
vest = chaqueta suit = traje three-piece suit = traje de tres piezas coat = saco raincoat = piloto waistcoat = chaleco overcoat = sobretodo mackintosh = abrigo de tela o lana gruesa
anorak = campera
bomber jacket = campera ajustada en la cintura duffel coat = abrigo de lana
denim jacket = campera de jean trousers = pantalones slacks = pantalones informales jeans = jeans shorts = pantalones cortos pinafore
overalls (US) - dungarees (GB) = jardinero, peto trainers (GB) - sneakers (US) = zapatillas boots = botas Wellingtons = botas slippers = pantuflas clogs = zuecos shoes = zapatos sandals = sandalias high-heeledshoes = zapatos de taco alto sole = suela
- have your shoes soled = ponerle suela a los zapatos heel = taco
- have your shoes heeled = ponerle taco a los zapatos
shoelaces = cordones flip-flops = ojotas espadrilles = alpargatas bathrobe = bata nightdress = nightgown = camisón pyjamas (GB) = pajamas (US) = pijama
socks = calcetines
knee-length socks = medias 3/4 tights = calzas underwear = ropa interior
bra = brassiere = corpiño knickers = bombacha slip = enagua underpants = calzoncillos bathing-suit = bathing-costume = traje de baño swimming trunks = short de baño bikini = bikini belt = cinturón hood = capucha tie = corbata bowtie = moño tie-pin = traba de corbata braces (GB) = suspenders (US) = tiradores cravat = pañuelo handkerchief = pañuelo neckerchief = pañuelo de cuello gloves = guantes scarf = bufanda shawl = chal cloak = capa cap = gorra beret = boina hat = sombrero wide-brimmed hat = sombrero de ala ancha bonnet = gorro para bebé top hat = sombrero de copa helmet = casco
He's wearing a light yellow shirt, a red tie, an a blue suit
Tiene puesto una camisa amarilla clara, una corbata roja, un traje azul.
She's wearing a violet skirt, a red blouse and a pair of yellow boots.
Tiene puesto una falda violeta, una blusa roja y un par de botas rojas.
She's wearing a beautiful red dress, with socks and red shoes.
Tiene puesto un bello vestido rojo, medias y zapatos rojos
He's wearing a red shirt, white t-shirt and a pair of black trousers, and a pair of black shoes.
Tiene puesto una camisa roja, una franelilla blanca, un par de pantalones nebros y zapatos negros.
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Look at this plant...It is growing very fast. 
This candidate is a speech at present. 
Your husband is cards again! 
It is its morning meal. 
She is to the music...Wonderful! 
Tina and Mary are about politics. 
He is a lot...He loves beer! 
Michael is now. Let's watch a bit. 
Listen! He is very well. 
My brother is downstairs!
Uncle Joe isright now.
He is not playing the cello. He isthe violin
The sheep arethe fence in my dream
Here I amwith my mom's carpet!
Wellingtons = botas
