Present Continuous Tense #4

Present Continuous Tense #4

The present continuous tense is used to refer to actions or situations that are happening now. It is also used to refer to actions or situations that are temporary but last for long periods of time. There is also a third common use for this tense: to talk about actions or situations in the future.

Using the Present Continuous Tense
to Refer to The Future

The present continuous tense is used to talk about the future when an action or situation is planned or intended. Sentences with this use of the present continuous always have words or phrases which refer to future time: He's studying in the library. (now) He's studying in the library tonight. (future) She's leaving. (now) She's leaving tomorrow morning. (future) They're driving to Chicago. (now) They're driving to Chicago next week. (future) We're having a test. (now) We're having a test in two days. (future) They're playing tennis. (now) They're playing tennis tomorrow. (future) ___________________________________________ When the present continuous tense is used to show future actions or situations, all the common future time words and phrases can be used: tomorrow tomorrow morning / evening / night, etc. next week / month / year, etc. the day after tomorrow the week / month / year, etc. after next in ___ hours / days / weeks / months, etc. ___ hours / days / weeks / months, etc. from now in + future year on + future date ___________________________________________ Remember: The action or situation in sentences with present continuous tense and future time must be planned or intended. The present continuous tense cannot be used if an action or situation cannot logically be planned in advance: not possible: It's raining tomorrow. not possible: I'm feeling fine next week.

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