Previously, I have written here the simple tenses of the verb then followed by the perfect tenses of the verb, now we will proceed to continuous tenses also known as progressive tenses of the verb. Continuous tenses of the verb show an action that is in progress was in progress or will be in progress at a certain period. Continuous tenses are formed by the 'be'-verb + -ing form of the verb.
Be-verbs:
am, is, are + -ing form of the verb = for present tense
was, were + -ing form of the verb = for past tense
will be + -ing form of the verb = for future tense
Past Continuous Tense > it indicates a continuing action that was happening at some period in the past.
Examples:
1) I was playing mobile games when I heard the sad news.
2) At the stroke of the clock, they were singing joyously in the place.
3) She was laughing hard until she fell off the stage.
4) You were sleeping when she arrived.
Present Continuous Tense > it indicates that an action is still happening now, always happening, and may continue to happen in the future.
Examples:
1) Eejay is washing the dishes while he plays music from his mobile phone.
2) I am thinking of what to prepare for today's lunch.
3) The PlanetShakers are going to perform live at Araneta Coliseum.
4) Are we taking this jacket on our way to Baguio City?
Future Continuous Tense > indicates an action that will happen in the future and will continue to happen at the expected length of time.
Examples:
1) He will be sleeping the whole day after all his tasks.
2) I will be talking at a conference this Friday.
3) We will be taking Diane and Joan to the party.
4) Susan and Peter will be joining us later this afternoon.
** Present and Future Continuous use action verbs only and not stative verbs. Stative verbs are state of being that does not show qualities of change. It includes emotions, possessions, and thoughts.
