The document discusses the present progressive tense in English and compares it to the present progressive tense in Urdu. Some key differences are:
- In English, the present progressive tense uses a form of "to be" plus the present participle (-ing form), while Urdu does not use a "to be" verb.
- Urdu present progressive agrees with gender and number but English does not.
- Urdu word order places the present participle at the end rather than after the "to be" verb like in English.
Overall, both languages express ongoing action but the formation and use of the present progressive differs between English and Urdu in several ways.
The document discusses the present progressive tense in English and compares it to the present progressive tense in Urdu. Some key differences are:
- In English, the present progressive tense uses a form of "to be" plus the present participle (-ing form), while Urdu does not use a "to be" verb.
- Urdu present progressive agrees with gender and number but English does not.
- Urdu word order places the present participle at the end rather than after the "to be" verb like in English.
Overall, both languages express ongoing action but the formation and use of the present progressive differs between English and Urdu in several ways.
The document discusses the present progressive tense in English and compares it to the present progressive tense in Urdu. Some key differences are:
- In English, the present progressive tense uses a form of "to be" plus the present participle (-ing form), while Urdu does not use a "to be" verb.
- Urdu present progressive agrees with gender and number but English does not.
- Urdu word order places the present participle at the end rather than after the "to be" verb like in English.
Overall, both languages express ongoing action but the formation and use of the present progressive differs between English and Urdu in several ways.
The document discusses the present progressive tense in English and compares it to the present progressive tense in Urdu. Some key differences are:
- In English, the present progressive tense uses a form of "to be" plus the present participle (-ing form), while Urdu does not use a "to be" verb.
- Urdu present progressive agrees with gender and number but English does not.
- Urdu word order places the present participle at the end rather than after the "to be" verb like in English.
Overall, both languages express ongoing action but the formation and use of the present progressive differs between English and Urdu in several ways.
English language learners should be aware of the following when using the present progressive tense: 1. Use the correct form of the "to be" verb: The present progressive tense requires the use of a "to be" verb (am, is, are) in addition to the present participle (-ing form of the main verb). It is important to use the correct form of the "to be" verb depending on the subject of the sentence. 2. Form the present participle correctly: The present participle is formed by adding "-ing" to the base form of the verb. However, some verbs have irregular present participle forms. English language learners should learn these irregular verbs and their corresponding present participle forms. 3. Use the present progressive tense for ongoing actions: The present progressive tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or ongoing. It is not appropriate to use the present progressive tense for habitual or routine actions. 4. Follow the correct word order: The correct word order for the present progressive tense is subject + "to be" verb + present participle. English language learners should follow this word order to avoid confusion. 5. Use other tenses when appropriate: While the present progressive tense is useful for describing ongoing actions, it should not be overused. English language learners should also use other tenses, such as the present simple tense for habitual actions, the past simple tense for completed actions in the past, and the future tense for actions that will happen in the future.
TENSE DESCRIPTION: The Present Continuous Tense is the form of tense that is used to denote the action that is ongoing or occuring in that current moment. It is also referred to as the present progressive tense as they represent the action that is progressing in the present.
DEFINITION: The Cambridge Dictionary defines the ‘present continuous tense’ as “the verb form used for actions or events that are happening or developing now.” According to the Collins Dictionary, the present continuous tense is defined as “a verb form consisting of an auxiliary be in the present tense followed by a present participle and used especially to indicate that a present action or event is in progress, being repeated, or of a temporary nature or to express the future.” The present continuous tense is “the tense used to talk about actions or behavior that are in progress now or planned for the future”, according to the Macmillan Dictionary.
Uses of the present progressive tense
1-to denote time around now We use the present progressive to talk about temporary actions and situations that are going on 'around now’. ● I am writing letters. ● She is having a bath at the moment. ● Hurry up! We are all waiting for you. ● What are you doing? I am doing my homework.
2-developing and changing situations
The present progressive can be used to talk about developing and changing situations. ● The universe is expanding. ● It is getting darker. ● The climate is getting warmer. ● You are getting younger every day
3-talking about the future
We often use the present progressive to talk about the future. ● She is leaving for Mumbai on Monday. ● What are you doing tomorrow evening? ● Janet is coming soon.
4-physical feelings Verbs that refer to physical feelings (e.g. hurt, ache, feel) can often be used in simple or progressive tenses without much difference of meaning. ● My tooth aches. OR My tooth is aching. ● How do you feel? OR How are you feeling?
We don’t use the present continuous for facts and permanent situations. We use the present simple: Six plus four makes ten. (6 + 4 = 10) Not: Six plus four is making ten.
We don’t use the present continuous with some verbs, e.g. verbs expressing feelings, describing senses, mental process verbs: Horrible weather, isn’t it? But I hear it’s going to get better at the weekend. Not: I’m hearing it’s going to get better. Some children hate playing any sport. Not: Some children are hating …
We don’t use the present simple or the present continuous since when we talk about a specific time up to now. We use the present perfect: I’ve been here since 4 o’clock. Not: I’m here since 4 o’clock.
What is the formula to be followed when using the present continuous tense? The formula to be kept in mind and used when writing or speaking a sentence in the present continuous tense is as follows: Subject + am/is/are + present participle (verb+ing) + the rest of the sentence For example: ● I am studying for my exam. ● She is running in the park. ● They are watching a movie.
The "to be" verb changes depending on the subject of the sentence. In the present tense, the "to be" verbs are: ● I am ● You are ● He/She/It is ● We are ● They are
The present participle is formed by adding "-ing" to the base form of the main verb. For regular verbs, the present participle is formed by adding "-ing" to the base form of the verb (e.g. run → running, study → studying). For irregular verbs, the present participle is formed differently (e.g. go → going, see → seeing).
verbs not used in progressive forms
There are some verbs which are never or hardly ever used in progressive forms. Examples are: believe, love, doubt, hate, suppose, prefer, imagine, realize, understand, know, want remember, wish, like, need etc. ● I like his attitude. (NOT I am liking ...) ● I rang her up because I needed to talk. (NOT ... because I was needing to talk.) ● I have only known her for two days. (NOT I have only been knowing her ...) Some other verbs are not used in progressive forms when they have certain meanings. Examples are: feel (= have an opinion), see (= understand), think (= have an opinion), look (= seem). ● I am seeing the doctor at eight o'clock. ● I see (= understand) what you mean. (NOT I am seeing what ...) ● I am feeling fine. OR I fell fine. ● I feel (= have an opinion) we shouldn't do it. (NOT I am feeling we shouldn't do it.) ● I think (= have an opinion) she is right. (NOT I am thinking ...)
COMPARISON: The present progressive tense in English and Urdu is similar in some ways, but there are also some differences.
In English, the present progressive tense is formed by using the present tense of the verb "to be" (am, is, are) followed by the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb. For example, "I am studying" or "She is running."
In Urdu, the present progressive tense is formed by using the present tense of the verb "to be" (hai) followed by the present participle (base form + raha or rahi). For example, "Main parh raha hun" (I am studying) or "Woh daud rahi hai" (She is running).
One difference between English and Urdu is the use of gender in the present progressive tense. In English, there is no gender distinction in the present progressive tense, whereas in Urdu, the present participle changes depending on the gender of the subject. For example, "Woh daud rahi hai" is used for a female subject, while "Woh daud raha hai" is used for a male subject. Another difference is the use of the present participle in negative and interrogative sentences. In English, the present participle is used in negative and interrogative sentences, for example "I am not studying" or "Are you running?". In Urdu, the present participle is not used in negative and interrogative sentences, and instead, the present tense of the verb "to be" is used with the negative particle "nahin" or the question particle "kya". For example, "Main parh nahin raha" (I am not studying) or "Kya tum daud rahe ho?" (Are you running?).
Overall, while there are some similarities between the present progressive tense in English and Urdu, there are also some differences in the formation and use of the tense.
While the present progressive tense is used in both Urdu and English to describe ongoing actions, there are some differences in the way it is used in these two languages: ● Lack of "to be" verb in Urdu: Unlike English, Urdu does not use a "to be" verb (am, is, are) in the present progressive tense. Instead, it uses the verb "کر/کر رہا ہے/کر رہی ہوں/کر رہا ہوں "رہی ہےto indicate the present continuous action. ● No distinction between "I am doing" and "I do": In English, the present progressive tense is used to describe an ongoing action at the time of speaking, while the present simple tense is used for habitual actions. However, in Urdu, the present progressive tense can also be used to describe habitual actions. ● Gender and number agreement: In Urdu, the present progressive tense agrees with the gender and number of the subject, while in English, it remains the same for all subjects. ● Different word order: In Urdu, the present participle (verb+رہیں/رہے/رہی/ )رہاcomes at the end of the sentence, while in English, it comes after the "to be" verb. For example: ● English: I am studying for my exam. ● Urdu: میں اپنے امتحان کے لئے پڑھ رہا ہوں۔ In this example, the English sentence uses the "to be" verb "am" and the present participle "studying," while the Urdu sentence uses the verb " "کر رہا ہوںand the present participle "پڑھ رہا ہوں." Additionally, the Urdu sentence agrees with the masculine singular subject "( "میںI), while the English sentence remains the same for all subjects.
