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Let’s have a look at the continuous aspect:
Form
to be + -ing (present participle)
am playing
was watching
have been making
is getting
be working
Meaning
An aspect is the way something can be looked at or regarded. With verb forms, there are three aspects: simple, continuous, and perfect. This lesson focuses on the continuous aspect.
The continuous aspect looks at the action and its duration, rather than the result of the action. It suggests that the action has a temporary and limited duration.
It is rare for the continuous aspect to use verbs that describe feelings (hate, like, prefer, …), senses (hear, smell, see, …), or thoughts (believe, understand, think, …). We call these verbs “stative” or “state” verbs, because they speak about the state of a person or object.
Now test yourself by trying the quiz.
Use the correct form of the continuous aspect with the verbs and pronouns in the brackets to complete the sentence.
Example question: Is that the new computer game you ordered? _____________________ it? (you + enjoy)
Answer: Are you enjoying
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Do you have any questions about the continuous aspect? Ask us in the comments!