- You are watching TV.
- Are you watching TV?
- You are not watching TV.
- You are learning English now.
- You are not swimming.
- Are you sleeping?
- I am sitting.
- I am not standing.
- Is he sitting or standing?
- They are reading their books.
- They are not watching TV.
- What are you doing?
- Why aren't you doing your homework?
- I am studying to become a doctor.* (*All of these sentences can be said while eating dinner in a restaurant.)
- I am not studying to become a dentist.*
- I am reading the book Tom Sawyer.*
- I am not reading any books right now.*
- Are you working on any special projects at work?*
- Aren't you teaching at the university now?*
- I am meeting some friends after work.
- I am not going to the party tonight.
- Is he visiting his parents next weekend?
- Isn't he coming with us tonight?
- She is always coming to class late.
- He is constantly talking. I wish he would shut up.
- I don't like them because they are always complaining.
- !!(She is loving this chocolate ice cream. Not Correct)
- She loves this chocolate ice cream. Correct!
- You are still watching TV.
- Are you still watching TV?
- Right now, Tom is writing the letter. Active
- Right now, the letter is being written by Tom. Passive
- I’m just leaving I’ll be home in an hour.
- Please be quiet. The children are sleeping.
- At eight o’clock we are usually having
- When I get home the children are doing their homework.
- Michael is at university. He’s studying.
- I’m working in London for the next two weeks.
- These days most people are using email instead of writing letters.
- What sort of clothes are teenagers wearing nowadays? What sort of music are they listening to?
- The children are growing fast.
- The climate is changing much.
- Your English is improving.
- It’s always raining in London.
- They are always arguing.
- George is great. He’s always laughing.
- Mary is going to a new school next term.
- What are you doing next week?
- I am playing cricket.
- He is driving a car.
- They are reading their lessons.
- I am not playing cricket.
- He is not driving a car.
- They are not reading their lessons.
- Am I playing cricket?
- Is he driving a car?
- Are they reading their lessons?
- I am listening to the news.
- You are washing your clothes.
- She is riding on horse
- They are playing football.
- It is raining.
- I am not listening to the news.
- You are not washing your clothes.
- She is not riding on a horse.
- They are not playing football.
- It is not raining.
- Am I listening to the news?
- Are you washing your clothes?
- Is she riding on a horse?
- Are they playing football?
- Is it raining?
- He is sleeping.
- I am visiting grandpa in the afternoon.
- You are always coming late for the meetings!
- He is eating a dinner.
- Mary is talking with her friends.
- They are swimming in the pool.
- I think you look pretty today. (opinion) - I'm thinking of moving to San Francisco. (act of thinking)
- I'm riding a bike to get to work because my car is broken. (temporary action - His car will soon be repaired)
- They are not talking with each other after the last argument. (temporary action - They will soon make up)
- Mary is working at McDonald's. (temporary action - She is working there only during the summer holidays)
- They are working hard to earn money.
- I am training to become a professional footballer.
- Mike is studying hard to become a doctor.
- Elizabeth is currently writing a children's book titled I am the World.
- I'm meeting Katie in the evening.
- He's flying to Rome in September.
- We're not going anywhere tomorrow.
- Our country is getting richer.
- The Internet is becoming less of a novelty.
- The Universe is expanding.
- She is continually complaining about everything!
- Johny is always asking stupid questions!
- My boss is constantly criticising me!
- You are using the Internet. You are studying English grammar.
- Are you still working for the same company? More and more people are becoming tall.
- We're going on holiday tomorrow. I'm meeting my boyfriend tonight. Are they visiting you next winter?
- He usually plays the drums, but he's playing bass guitar tonight. The weather forecast was good, but it's raining at the moment.
- Harry and Sally are always arguing! You're constantly complaining about your mother-in-law!
- This coat feels nice and warm. (your perception of the coat's qualities)
- John's feeling much better now (his health is improving)
- She has three dogs and a cat. (possession)
- She's having (She's eating) chicken.
- I can see Anthony in the garden (perception)
- I'm seeing Anthony later (We are planning to meet)
- The kids are watching TV.
- I am sitting down, because I am tired.
- I am not learning German, because this is an English class.
- Who are you writing to?
- Sally is studying really hard for her exams this week.
- I am reading a really interesting book now.
- How are you brushing up on your English for the trip?
- We aren't working hard these days.
- I am seeing my dentist on Wednesday.
- Polly is coming for dinner tomorrow.
- Are you doing anything tonight?
- We aren't going on holiday next week.
- I am eating a pie for lunch.
- Mike is walking out after a row with his girlfriend.
- Police are looking through a pile of papers and still haven't found what they want.
- She is cooking a meal now.
- Jack is teaching at a secondary boys' school. (He is not actually teaching now. He may be watching television or playing with his cat at the moment of speaking.)
- We are performing magic tricks on stage in two weeks.
- He is usually the hero of the film, but he is playing the role of a villain.
- Pollution is causing global warming.'
- He is forever making unfavourable comments about his mother-in-law.
- My old car is always breaking
- I very often go to my mum's for tea or coffee.
- He told her that their love would last forever.
- She is constantly reminding me to pay back the money I owe her.
- We are discussing the project at the moment.
- Jim‘s leaving for Brussels this evening.
- Her husband is always complaining about his health.
- I’m not listening to you.
- Roger isn’t eating with us tonight.
- The Smiths aren’t going to France this year. They’re going to Thailand.
- He is not coming with me dressed like that!
- Am I talking too much?
- Is that your dog barking?
- Are you participating in the competition next week?
- Which route are you taking to the conference this week?
- Why is she bleeding?
- Who am I sending to the meeting?
- Terry is driving to the post office, isn’t she?
- All the kids in the class are going on the field trip, aren’t they?
- I‘m buying tickets for everyone, aren’t I?
- Latika‘s not working at IBM anymore, is she?
- Tomer and Guy aren’t going on the trek to South America, are they?
- The runners are approaching the finish line. (approach)
- Are you preparing the contract for the client? (prepare)
- Joyce isn’t playing in today’s tournament. (not play)
- We are having
- We are not having lunch right now.
- Are you having lunch right now?
- They are singing very nicely.
- The kids are sleeping.
- Why are the kids sleeping?
- Bella is playing the guitar and Andrew is listening to her.
- What are Bella and Andrew doing?
- Bella and Andrew are not playing
- We are moving to Packard Street this week.
- Usually I work in an office, but this month I am traveling from place to place.
- Julie is studying so hard because she has a lot of exams these days.
- Patrick is leaving us, and somebody else will replace him.
- She is having a lot of trouble with her divorce.
- He is studying to become a dentist.
- Jane is reading the book "War and Peace".
- I am meeting Robert this afternoon.
- Are you coming with us to the party tonight?
- When are you having lunch?
- Patricia is returning later this week.
- They are arranging a special dinner and they want us to come.
- I am not watching the game this evening, I have homework.
- He is not going to the party tonight.
- She is always complaining about something.
- They are constantly fighting.
- John is always smoking.
- You are always coming late!
- It is always raining!
- Sorry, she can't come to the phone right now; she is having a bath.
- Look! Someone is trying to break into your car.
- This work is good! Your handwriting is getting better and better.
- I'm wearing these old trousers to school this week, as we're doing a pottery course and it's very messy work!
- Of course she likes you. You're just being stupid!
- Where's John? - He's playing soccer in the sports hall.
- This calculator isn't working Do you have another one.
- You can go outside now. It isn't raining any more.
- What are you doing? - My watch is broken and I'm trying to fix it.
- Why are you talking? You should be listening to me.
- I'm meeting my mother at the airport tomorrow.
- Our grandmother is visiting us at Christmas.
- Sorry, I can't stay after school today; I'm playing tennis with Jun-Sik.
- My mother's going to the dentist tomorrow.
- I'm not going home at Christmas, so I can come to your party after all!
- Are you doing anything on Sunday morning?
- Do you know if he is going to the dance with Maiko next week?
- You are always interrupting me when I'm talking and I don't like it!
- She's always tapping her pencil on the desk and it's getting on my nerves!
- My ESL teacher's always giving detentions; how can anyone be so mean?
- I'm getting tired of you always coming late to class.
- Why is it always raining in Germany?
- Why are you always criticising me?
- I live in France.
- I'm staying in a small hotel during the conference.
- People live a long time in Japan. (Present Simple: a true situation / fact.)
- People are living ((Present Continuous: a trend that is happening now.)
- "We're working on a difficult project at the moment."
- "He's doing some health and safety training this week."
- "He always eats fish and chips on Fridays."
- "They never watch TV after dinner."
- "She goes to London on business trips from time to time."
- "The people next door are shouting." (At this precise moment)
- "Shhh. Tony's talking on the phone." (At this precise moment)
- "Tom's working at the supermarket this summer." (Around now)
- "Our football team is doing really well this season." (Around now)
- I am reading a story.
- A story is being read by me.
- The engine is driving the train.
- The train is being driven by the engine.
- She is singing a song.
- A song is being sung by her.
- The carpenter is making
- Furniture is being made by the carpenter.
- My mother is talking to a stranger.
- Here the noun a stranger is the object of the preposition to, and not the verb talking.
- A stranger is being talked to by my mother.
- The children are laughing at the old beggar.
- The old beggar is being laughed at by the children.
- I am waiting for
- He is being waited for by me.
- She is not writing a story.
- A story is not being written by her.
- Are the masons building a house?
- Is a house being built by the masons?
- Who is waiting for you?
- By whom are you being waited for?
- Whom are you waiting for?
- Who is being waited for by you?
- Why is he not learning his lessons?
- Why are his lessons not being learnt by him?
- Whose father is helping you?
- By whose father are you being helped?
- It's raining.
- Who is Kate talking to on the phone?
- Look, somebody is trying to steal that man's wallet.
- I'm not looking. My eyes are closed tightly.
- I'm looking for a new apartment.
- He's thinking about leaving his job.
- They're considering making an appeal against the judgment.
- Are you getting enough sleep?
- I'm meeting her at 6.30.
- They aren't arriving until Tuesday.
- We are having a special dinner at a top restaurant for all the senior managers.
- Isn't he coming to the dinner?
- I'm working at the moment.
- Please call back as– we are eating dinner now.
- Julie is sleeping.
- You are studying the present continuous.
- She's staying with her friend for a week.
- I'm living in London for a few months.
- John's working in a bar until he finds a job in his field.
- I'm reading a really great book.
- He's eating a lot these days.
- She's swimming every morning (she didn't use to do this).
- You're smoking too much.
- They're working late every night.
- You're always losing your keys!
- She's constantly missing the train.
- He's always sleeping in.
- They're forever being late.
- I'm meeting my father tomorrow.
- We're going to the beach at the weekend.
- I'm leaving at three.
- They're coming to the party at the weekend.
- I'm getting better at playing the piano.
- The weather is improving.
- It is raining.
- What’s the baby doing? – She is tearing up my favourite magazine.
- He is teaching French on the university.
- I am meeting Peter tonight.
- Are you doing anything tomorrow afternoon? – Yes, I’m playing tennis with Ann.
- Tom is always going away for weekends.
- I’m always making that mistake.
- At six I am bathing the baby.
- The doctor is feeling her pulse now.
- Why are you lookig at me?
- I’m looking for my books.
- He was looking on the tv all night.
- I’m looking out for a better job.
- Why are you smelling the milk?
- She is tasting the soup to see if it is ready.
- I am seeing my doctor tomorrow.
- Bill is seeing me to my hotel after the party.
- The court is hearing evidence this afternoon.
- What are you thinking about? – What do you think of it?
- She is expecting a letter.
- They are carrying him. – He is being carried.
- Tom is being foolish. - Tom is foolish.
- We are having dinner now.
- I am having a bath.
- We are having a good time tomorow.
Present continuous sample sentences (300)
2015.12.12. 12:36 aforizmágus
Szólj hozzá!
Címkék: fordítás angol angol tananyag példamondatok present continuous középfok alapfok
A bejegyzés trackback címe:
https://bsnyelvtanfolyam.blog.hu/api/trackback/id/tr858159536
Kommentek:
A hozzászólások a vonatkozó jogszabályok értelmében felhasználói tartalomnak minősülnek, értük a szolgáltatás technikai üzemeltetője semmilyen felelősséget nem vállal, azokat nem ellenőrzi. Kifogás esetén forduljon a blog szerkesztőjéhez. Részletek a Felhasználási feltételekben és az adatvédelmi tájékoztatóban.
Nincsenek hozzászólások.