The Present Progressive

 

 

 

Signalwords: at the moment, now, Imperative like "Look!" and "Listen!"

 

How to build the Present Progressive: to be, 1. form of the verb + ing - form

 

When do you use the Present Progressive:

  •  actions taking place in the moment
  •  fixed plans or appointments made for the near future

 Examples: I am traveling around the US at the moment.

                   Are my friends driving to Walmart right now?

                   We are not watching the baseball game at the moment.