বৰ্তমান সময়ত আশে পাশে ঘটি থকা অবিৰত কাম সমূহক Present Continuous Tense বোলে। ই কেতিয়াবা ভৱিষ্যতৰ কামকো ইঙ্গিত কৰিব পাৰে।
যেনে-
- I am Studying for my Exam. – মই মোৰ পৰীক্ষাৰ বাবে পঢ়ি আছো।
- She is talking to her friend – তাই তাইৰ বন্ধুৰ লগত কথা পাতি আছে।
- He is meeting his boss tomorrow – কাইলৈ তেওঁ তেওঁৰ বছক লগ কৰিব।
Formula – Subject + am/is/are + v1 + ing + objects
যেনে – They are palying football – সিঁহতে ফুটবল খেলি আছে।
- We are going to Delhi next week. – অহা সপ্তাহত আমি দিল্লীত গৈ আছো।
- She is working on a project this month – তাই এইটো মাহত এটা প্ৰজেক্টত কাম কৰি আছে।
- The climate is getting warmar – জলবায়ু উষ্ণ হৈ আহিছে।
- Prices are increasing rapidly – দাম দ্ৰুতগতিত বৃদ্ধি পাইছে
উপৰুক্ত বাক্য সমূহৰ পৰা আমি গম পালো যে Subject টো যদি –
1st Person Singular Number – ‘I’ —- ‘Am’
1st Person Plural Number ‘We’ —- ‘Are’
2nd Person Both Number ‘You’ —- ‘Are’
3rd Person Singular Numbers – “He, She, It, This, That, Who, Rina, Rahul, Priyanka, My father, The teacher, The doctor, The boy, The girl, The cat, The dog, The student, The sun, The moon, The river, The phone, The car, A bird, A tree, A child, A table, A fan, The clock, An elephant, A fish, A house, The team, The family, The crowd, The class, The army, The audience, Each boy, Every girl, Anyone, Someone, Nobody, Everybody, A person, The only one, One of them” —- ‘Is’
3rd Person Plural Number ‘They, These, Those, Rina and Rahul, The boys, The girls, My parents, The teachers, The dogs, The students, The stars, The phones, The cars, The birds, The trees, The children, The fans, The clocks, The elephants, The fish, The houses, The teams, The families, The crowds, The classes, The armies, The audiences, All of them, Some people, Many students, Few boys, Several girls, Both of them, A lot of people, Those children’ —- ‘Are’
Catchin Clauses – ‘now, currently, presently, today, tonight, this morning, this evening, at the moment, at present, right now, still, just, always, constantly, continually, forever, already, soon, immediately, quickly, slowly, carefully, loudly, silently, happily, sadly, angrily, patiently, eagerly, badly, well, fast, softly, quietly, clearly, randomly, suddenly, seriously, jokingly, intentionally, unintentionally, rarely, often, occasionally, regularly, daily, weekly, monthly, everywhere, here, there, outside, inside‘ বাক্যত আদি শব্দ থাকিলে Presesnt Continuous Tense হয়।
now – I am studying now.
currently – She is currently working from home.
presently – He is presently staying in Delhi.
today – They are playing cricket today.
tonight – We are watching a movie tonight.
this morning – I am feeling sleepy this morning.
this evening – He is cooking dinner this evening.
at the moment – She is sleeping at the moment.
at present – My brother is at present studying in college.
right now – I am drinking tea right now.
still – She is still waiting for the bus.
just – He is just finishing his homework.
always – You are always making noise!
constantly – They are constantly calling me.
continually – He is continually disturbing the class.
forever – She is forever complaining!
already – I am already doing the work.
soon – We are leaving soon.
immediately – He is responding immediately.
quickly – She is running quickly.
slowly – He is walking slowly.
carefully – I am carefully cutting the paper.
loudly – They are speaking loudly.
silently – The students are sitting silently.
happily – The children are playing happily.
sadly – He is crying sadly.
angrily – She is talking angrily.
patiently – I am waiting patiently.
eagerly – The boys are waiting eagerly.
badly – He is performing badly in the match.
well – She is doing her work well.
fast – The car is moving fast.
softly – The baby is crying softly.
quietly – The cat is sitting quietly.
clearly – You are explaining the topic clearly.
randomly – They are choosing students randomly.
suddenly – He is suddenly shouting in the class.
seriously – She is talking seriously.
jokingly – He is answering jokingly.
intentionally – You are breaking the rules intentionally.
unintentionally – I am hurting you unintentionally.
rarely – He is rarely speaking in class these days.
often – She is often calling me.
occasionally – I am occasionally visiting my uncle.
regularly – He is regularly going to the gym.
daily – She is daily studying at night.
weekly – They are weekly meeting their teacher.
monthly – We are monthly attending the seminar.
everywhere – The police are searching everywhere.
here – I am waiting here.
there – He is standing there.
outside – The children are playing outside.
inside – She is sitting inside the room.
Non-Continuous Verbs
এইবোৰ Verb থাকিলে Presesnt Continuous ৰ পৰা Present Indefinite লৈ পৰিবৰ্তন হয়।
“know, believe, think (opinion), understand, remember, forget, mean, realize, recognize, suppose, doubt, agree, disagree, imagine, guess, like, love, hate, dislike, prefer, want, need, care, wish, hope, appreciate, value, desire, have, own, possess, belong, include, contain, consist, lack, owe, see, hear, smell, taste, notice, seem, appear, look (when meaning ‘seem’), sound, resemble, be, exist, matter, concern, depend, fit, involve, equal, mean (as in ‘intend’).“
Examples-
- know
- Correct: I know the solution to the problem and can explain it clearly.
- Incorrect: I am knowing the solution to the problem, but I haven’t explained it yet.
- believe
- Correct: He believes that hard work is the key to success.
- Incorrect: He is believing that hard work will bring success, though he has yet to prove it.
- think (opinion)
- Correct: I think this is the most effective way to solve the issue.
- Incorrect: I am thinking that this might be the right approach, but I am not entirely sure.
- understand
- Correct: After the detailed explanation, I understand the concept of relativity.
- Incorrect: I am understanding the concept now, but I haven’t fully grasped it yet.
- remember
- Correct: I remember discussing this matter with you last week.
- Incorrect: I am remembering the details of the discussion, though I haven’t processed all of it yet.
- forget
- Correct: She often forgets the deadlines, despite reminders.
- Incorrect: She is forgetting the deadlines at the moment, which is causing delays.
- mean
- Correct: When I said I would help, I truly meant to support you through the project.
- Incorrect: I am meaning to help you with this, but I’m not sure when I’ll be available.
- realize
- Correct: I didn’t realize how complicated the situation was until I spoke to the experts.
- Incorrect: I am realizing the complications now, but I had no idea earlier.
- recognize
- Correct: She immediately recognized him as the author of the book we had read.
- Incorrect: She is recognizing him, but I don’t think she realizes who he is yet.
- suppose
- Correct: I suppose that, given the circumstances, we should reconsider our plans.
- Incorrect: I am supposing that we might need to change our plans, though it’s not definite.
- doubt
- Correct: I doubt his ability to complete the task on time given his current workload.
- Incorrect: I am doubting whether he can complete the task, but I’m still waiting for confirmation.
- agree
- Correct: I agree with your viewpoint that education should be inclusive for all students.
- Incorrect: I am agreeing with your viewpoint, but I need more time to fully consider it.
- disagree
- Correct: I disagree with the idea that technology is harming society without any benefits.
- Incorrect: I am disagreeing with the opinion, but I’m open to discussion.
- imagine
- Correct: I imagine a world where there is no poverty or hunger.
- Incorrect: I am imagining a future where there’s no poverty, but it seems unlikely at the moment.
- guess
- Correct: I guess she might be aware of the situation, considering her previous involvement.
- Incorrect: I am guessing she knows about it, but I haven’t confirmed yet.
- like
- Correct: I like reading historical novels because they offer valuable insights into the past.
- Incorrect: I am liking reading historical novels, but I’ve only started reading a few.
- love
- Correct: She loves classical music, which reflects her deep appreciation for culture and history.
- Incorrect: She is loving classical music right now, though she hasn’t always enjoyed it.
- hate
- Correct: I hate the idea of injustice and will always fight against it.
- Incorrect: I am hating the situation we’re in, but I haven’t done anything to change it yet.
- dislike
- Correct: He dislikes the constant interruptions during his work hours.
- Incorrect: He is disliking the interruptions, but he hasn’t addressed the issue directly.
- prefer
- Correct: I prefer studying in a quiet environment where I can focus without distractions.
- Incorrect: I am preferring to study in a quiet environment, but I haven’t tried it yet.
- want
- Correct: I want to pursue a career in medicine, as I have a deep interest in healthcare.
- Incorrect: I am wanting to pursue a career in medicine, but I’m still unsure about my future plans.
- need
- Correct: She needs to finish her project by tomorrow in order to meet the deadline.
- Incorrect: She is needing to finish her project by tomorrow, though she hasn’t started yet.
- care
- Correct: I care deeply about environmental issues and take steps to reduce my carbon footprint.
- Incorrect: I am caring about environmental issues, though I haven’t taken any action yet.
- wish
- Correct: I wish to travel the world someday and experience different cultures firsthand.
- Incorrect: I am wishing to travel the world, but my current situation makes it difficult.
- hope
- Correct: I hope to attend the university of my choice, given my academic performance.
- Incorrect: I am hoping to attend the university, though I still need to complete my application.
- appreciate
- Correct: I appreciate the time and effort you have invested in helping me with this project.
- Incorrect: I am appreciating the help, but I haven’t expressed my gratitude yet.
- value
- Correct: I value honesty above all else in both personal and professional relationships.
- Incorrect: I am valuing honesty, though I sometimes find it difficult to practice.
- desire
- Correct: She desires to make a meaningful impact on society through her work in public health.
- Incorrect: She is desiring to make an impact, but her efforts have yet to be fully realized.
- have
- Correct: I have two siblings who both attend the same school as I do.
- Incorrect: I am having two siblings, but they don’t live with me.
- own
- Correct: He owns a successful startup that focuses on renewable energy solutions.
- Incorrect: He is owning a successful startup, but it is still in its early stages.
- possess
- Correct: The artist possesses a unique style that blends realism with abstract techniques.
- Incorrect: The artist is possessing a unique style, but it hasn’t been fully recognized yet.
- belong
- Correct: This book belongs to the library and should be returned by next week.
- Incorrect: This book is belonging to the library, but it hasn’t been cataloged yet.
- include
- Correct: The seminar will include discussions on the latest developments in artificial intelligence.
- Incorrect: The seminar is including discussions on AI, but the schedule is not finalized.
- contain
- Correct: This report contains critical data on the company’s financial performance.
- Incorrect: This report is containing critical data, but it needs more details.
- consist
- Correct: The team consists of experts from various fields, contributing to the project’s success.
- Incorrect: The team is consisting of experts, but there are still some vacant positions.
- lack
- Correct: The proposal lacks sufficient details to be considered for approval.
- Incorrect: The proposal is lacking sufficient details, but it will be revised soon.
- owe
- Correct: I owe you an apology for the misunderstanding earlier.
- Incorrect: I am owing you an apology, but I haven’t yet expressed it.
- see
- Correct: I see the potential for growth in this market, given the current trends.
- Incorrect: I am seeing the potential for growth, but it needs further analysis.
- hear
- Correct: I hear the announcement about the upcoming changes in the schedule.
- Incorrect: I am hearing the announcement, though it hasn’t been officially confirmed.
- smell
- Correct: I smell the fragrance of fresh flowers from the garden outside.
- Incorrect: I am smelling the flowers, but I haven’t been close enough to them yet.
- taste
- Correct: The soup tastes exquisite, with a perfect balance of flavors.
- Incorrect: I am tasting the soup, but I haven’t fully sampled all the ingredients yet.
- notice
- Correct: I noticed the changes in his behavior after the meeting.
- Incorrect: I am noticing the changes, but I haven’t fully understood them.
- seem
- Correct: She seems to be in a hurry, as she’s been rushing around all day.
- Incorrect: She is seeming to be in a hurry, but I haven’t spoken to her yet.
- appear
- Correct: He appears to be more confident in his presentation this time.
- Incorrect: He is appearing to be more confident, though he is still nervous.
- look (when meaning ‘seem’)
- Correct: You look exhausted; you should get some rest.
- Incorrect: You are looking exhausted, but I’m not sure why.
- sound
- Correct: The music sounds very uplifting and energizing.
- Incorrect: The music is sounding great, but the volume is too high.
- resemble
- Correct: His speech resembles that of the famous motivational speaker, Tony Robbins.
- Incorrect: He is resembling Tony Robbins, though it’s more of a coincidence.
- be
- Correct: She is an outstanding student, always striving for excellence.
- Incorrect: She is being an outstanding student, though she hasn’t completed her final project.
- exist
- Correct: Many scientific theories suggest that parallel universes might exist beyond our own.
- Incorrect: Parallel universes are existing, but we haven’t discovered them yet.
- matter
- Correct: Your opinion does matter to me, and I value your input.
- Incorrect: Your opinion is not mattering, but I still respect your thoughts.
- concern
- Correct: The recent developments in the company’s policies concern all of us.
- Incorrect: The recent developments are concerning us, though we haven’t taken any action yet.
- depend
- Correct: The success of the project depends largely on teamwork and communication.
- Incorrect: The success of the project is depending on teamwork, but we still need to finalize the roles.
- fit
- Correct: This jacket fits perfectly, complementing both your style and comfort.
- Incorrect: This jacket is fitting perfectly, but it’s still too tight around the shoulders.
- involve
- Correct: The assignment involves research, analysis, and a presentation of findings.
- Incorrect: The assignment is involving research, but it hasn’t been fully structured yet.
- equal
- Correct: All students should be treated as equals, regardless of their background.
- Incorrect: All students are being equal, though some may face more challenges than others.
- mean (as in ‘intend’)
- Correct: I mean to submit my application before the deadline to avoid any issues.
- Incorrect: I am meaning to submit my application, but I haven’t completed it yet.
Exercises
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb (Present Continuous)
- She __________ (watch) TV right now.
- They __________ (play) football in the field.
- I __________ (write) an email to my teacher.
- He __________ (not/study) at the moment.
- The children __________ (make) a lot of noise.
- We __________ (read) a novel in English class.
- My brother __________ (not/sleep); he is gaming.
- It __________ (rain) heavily now.
- The teacher __________ (explain) the lesson.
- You __________ (not/listen) to me.
Make questions using Present Continuous
- What __________ you __________ (do) now?
- __________ they __________ (prepare) for the exam?
- Why __________ he __________ (cry)?
- __________ she __________ (dance) on stage?
- What movie __________ you __________ (watch)?
- Who __________ he __________ (talk) to on the phone?
- Where __________ the students __________ (go)?
- __________ it __________ (snow) outside?
- What __________ your parents __________ (discuss)?
- __________ you __________ (play) video games?
Rewrite the sentences using Present Continuous
- He eats dinner. → He __________.
- They go to school. → They __________.
- I read a book. → I __________.
- She paints a picture. → She __________.
- We write an essay. → We __________.
Change into negative sentences
- She is playing the guitar. → She __________.
- They are watching a movie. → They __________.
- He is working late. → He __________.
- I am cooking lunch. → I __________.
- We are travelling now. → We __________.
Correct the errors in the following sentences
- He are going to school now.
- I is reading a novel.
- They am playing cricket.
- She be cooking dinner.
- You is not listening.
