Matching Pairs The present continuousOnline version The present continuous verb tense indicates that an action or condition is happening now, frequently, and may continue into the future. The present continuous (present progressive) tense is a way to convey any action or condition that is happening right now, frequently, and may be ongoing. It adds energy and action to writing, and its effect helps readers understand when the action is happening. Imagine Aunt Christine has surprised her nephew Scott for his birthday and is going to take him out to his favorite restaurant, Polly’s Pancake Diner. by Mauricio Betancur 1 Present progressive or continuous is... 2 An example of an affirmative sentence using present continuous is? 3 What is present continuous? 4 It teaches the present continuous tense. 5 What is she doing? 6 Some examples of interrogative present continuous are? 7 What is present continuous tense used to? 8 Some examples of negative present continuous tense. The present continuous verb tense indicates that an action or condition is happening now, frequently, and may continue into the future. a way to convey any action or condition that is happening right now, frequently, and may be ongoing. A verb tense