Present Continuous Tense

The present continuous, also called the present progressive or present imperfect, is a verb form used in modern English that combines the present tense with the continuous aspect. It is formed by the present tense form of be and the present participle of a verb. The present continuous is generally used to describe something that is taking place at the present moment and can be employed in both the indicative and subjunctive moods. According to an analysis of verb usage by tense and aspect, the present continuous accounts for around 5% of verb conjugation in spoken English.