The Present Continuous tense

Ex.19. Add –ing to the verbs. Make spelling changes where necessary.

A.

hop e – hoping give – argue – use – change – note –

hop – hopping sit – plan – swim – rub – put –

B.

refer – referring begin – control – omit– upset– but: open -

C.

copy – copying study – fly - employ – buy –

t ie – tying lie – die -

Ex.20. Add –ing to the verbs in these sentences.

1. Where are you _________? (go)

2. I’m _________ to catch a taxi. (try)

3. He is _________ of thirst. (die)

4. I’m coming. I’m just _________ on my shoes. (put)

5. Nellie is _________ the contract at the moment. (copy)

6. He is _________ the process. (control)

7. I can’t believe a word. You’re always _________ (lie).

8. Why are you _________ important details? (omit)

9. Listen to him! He is _________ sense. (talk)

10. We _________ to make some renovation in the house next year. (plan)

Ex.21. Read the following sentences and match them with a, b, с, d. Explain the use of the Present Continuous in every case. Translate the sentences.

a - actions taking place now, at the moment of speaking;

b - temporary actions or situations happening around now;

c - actions which happen too often and we want to express our annoyance or criticism;

d. - actions which we have planned and arranged to do in the near future;

e. - changing or developing situations

1. Don’t rush me. I’m doing it as fast as I can.

2. We are moving into our new flat next Friday.

3. This actor.... I’m always forgetting his name.

4. Why are you packing the suitcase? – I’m helping Paul. He’s flying to Paris tomorrow morning.

5. Nowadays, it seems everything is changing in the world. Even the climate is getting warmer.

6. Steve is still in the office. He is working so hard these days.

7. What time are your parents arriving? – At 9.30.

8. You are never happy. You are always complaining about something.

9. Catherine, I hear you are looking for a new job, aren’t you?

10. The economic situation in the country is bad and it is getting worse and worse.

11. We are attending a seminar on Wednesday.