PRESENT CONTINUOUSThings that are happening now, at the moment. One use of the present continuous tense is for action that is occurring at the moment of speaking. Remember that only action verbs can take the continuous form.This tense is often used with the following time expressions:... at the moment... currently... now... today... this morning / afternoon / eveningWhat are you doing?What are you cooking?She's watching TV at the moment.Im talking on the phone.They aren't having fun this morning.e is not wearing appropriate clothes. Actions happening in a period around the present moment in time.Use the present continuous to describe proects and actions that are happening around the present moment in time. Remember that these proects have begun in the recent past and will end in the near future. This usage is especially popular for talking about current proects at work or for specific hobbies.This tense is often used with the following time expressions:... at the moment... currently... now... this week / monthI'm reading !The Surgeon's "ate! #y $atrick %'&rian.Were giving a '() discount this month.e isn't studying *rench this semester.Theyre not visiting this weekWhat are you are you working on this week?+re they coming for dinner tomorrow?Future pans and arrangements.One use of the present continuous tense is for scheduled future events. This usage is especially useful when talking about appointments and meetings for work.This tense is often used with the following time expressions:... tomorrow... on !riday" #onday" etc.... today... this morning / afternoon / evening... next week / month... in $ecember" #arch" etc.I'm meeting our ,-% at three o'clock this afternoon.Im having dinner with her tonight.What are you doing tomorrow afternoon?When are you discussing the situation with Tom?Shelley isn't attending the meeting tomorrow.Were not visiting your parents this weekend.