The present continuous tenseOnline version Say why the present continuous tense is used in the following sentences. by Saskia Oedaichand 1 Sara is buying a new coat again. She already has so many! a An action that takes place at the moment of speaking. b Temporary action. c Definite future arrangement. d Annoying habits. 2 I'll come with you. I am just finishing my homework. a An action that takes place at the moment of speaking. b Temporary action. c Definite future arrangement. d Annoying habits. 3 Mariah is turning 18 next week. a An action that takes place at the moment of speaking. b Temporary action. c Definite future arrangement. d Annoying habits. 4 That annoying boy is blowing his nose again. a An action that takes place at the moment of speaking. b Temporary action. c Definite future arrangement. d Annoying habits. 5 I can't come to the phone right now. I am working. a An action that takes place at the moment of speaking. b Temporary action. c Definite future arrangement. d Annoying habits. 6 He is visiting Georgetown tomorrow. a An action that takes place at the moment of speaking. b Temporary action. c Definite future arrangement. d Annoying habits. 7 I am staying at my aunt's this week. a An action that takes place at the moment of speaking. b Temporary action. c Definite future arrangement. d Annoying habits. 8 Brian is not here, he is going to work. a An action that takes place at the moment of speaking. b Temporary action. c Definite future arrangement. d Annoying habits. 9 Tom is bringing us the keys in a moment. a An action that takes place at the moment of speaking. b Temporary action. c Definite future arrangement. d Annoying habits. 10 It is raining a lot today. a An action that takes place at the moment of speaking. b Temporary action. c Definite future arrangement. d Annoying habits.
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