The English language comprises three primary tenses, namely, Present, Past, and Future. These tenses further branch out into four subcategories based on the usage of the verb in a sentence. One such subcategory is the continuous tense. The term 'continuous' implies an ongoing action, meaning that the action or event is, was, or will be in progress at a specific time. This article will delve into the three types of continuous tenses, providing examples for better understanding.
Continuous Tense Examples - Understanding Present, Past, and Future Continuous Tenses
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Present Continuous Tense Examples
The present tense represents actions that are currently ongoing or are habitual. For instance, "I study every day." Here, 'study' is a present tense verb. The Present continuous tense refers to actions or events that are happening at the moment of speaking.
- The dogs are barking at the stranger.
- She is reading a book.
- The sun is shining brightly.
- He is running in the park.
- They are swimming in the pool.
- The teacher is explaining the lesson.
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What is continuous tense?
When in a sentence, the verb denotes an action/event is or was or will be going on at a particular time, then it’s called a continuous tense.
What are the three types of continuous tense?
Continuous tense can be divided into three types depending on the time of action, i.e. present continuous tense, past continuous tense and future continuous tense.
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