Língua Inglesa: Present Continuous Tense

Esta proposta de atividade de Língua Inglesa é destinada aos estudantes do 6º ano do Ensino Fundamental – Anos Finais

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Present Continuous Tense

The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening right now or around the current moment in time. It’s formed by using the verb “to be” (am, is, are) followed by the -ing form of the main verb (also called the present participle). For example, “I am reading,” “They are studying,” or “She is writing.”

Key Uses of the Present Continuous Tense:

1. Actions happening at the moment of speaking:
   This is the most common use of the present continuous. It describes things that are taking place as we speak.
   Example: “She is talking on the phone right now.”
2. Temporary actions or situations:
   The present continuous can express actions that are happening over a limited period but not necessarily at the exact moment of speaking.
   Example: “They are staying at a hotel this week.”
3. Future plans or arrangements:
   When talking about future plans or arrangements that have already been decided or scheduled, the present continuous is often used.
   Example: “We are meeting our friends tomorrow.”
4. Actions in progress over a period of time:
   It can describe something that is in progress over a period, though not necessarily happening at the exact moment of speaking.
   Example: “I am learning French this semester.”
5. Changing situations:
   The tense can also describe situations that are gradually changing or developing.
   Example: “The weather is getting colder each day.”

Common Errors:

Some learners confuse the present continuous with the simple present. While the present continuous focuses on actions happening now or around now, the simple present describes habits, general truths, or regular actions.
For example:

• Present Continuous: “He is working late this week.” (Temporary situation)
• Simple Present: “He works late every week.” (Regular action)

Signal Words:

Common time expressions that indicate the present continuous include “now,” “at the moment,” “currently,” and “right now.” These words help signal that the action is happening at the present time.

In summary, the present continuous tense is versatile and used to describe ongoing actions, temporary events, future plans, and evolving situations. Its use is essential for communicating what is happening around us or what we expect to happen soon.

Glossary:

Present – Presente

Continuous – Contínuo

Action – Ação

Moment – Momento

Temporary – Temporário

Arrangements – Arranjos

Future – Futuro

Speaking – Falando

Scheduled – Agendado

Progress – Progresso

Changing – Mudando

Habits – Hábitos

Situation – Situação

Truths – Verdades

Currently – Atualmente

Leia o diálogo abaixo e responda as questões sobre o mesmo:

QUESTION 01

John agora está

(A) watching TV .

(B) cooking dinner.

(C) writing a letter.

(D) reading a book.

QUESTION 02

Ana agora está

(A) watching TV .

(B) cooking dinner.

(C) writing a letter.

(D) reading a book.

QUESTION 03

O tempo verbal usado por Ana e john é o

(A) simple present.

(B) simple past.

(C) present continuous.

(D) simple future.

QUESTION 04

Marque true (verdadeiro) ou false (falso) nas afirmações abaixo:

(A) O Present Continuous é usado para descrever ações passadas.

(  ) True (  ) False

(B) O Present Continuous é usado para descrever ações que estão acontecendo no momento em que falamos.

(  ) True (  ) False

(C) O Present Continuous é usado para descrever hábitos diários.

(  ) True (  ) False

QUESTION 05

Desembarace as frases abaixo:

(A) her studying for exams final is she.

(B) a together watching are we movie.

(C) playing park the kids are the in.

(D) how guitar learning play I am to the.

(E) trip a planning to they the are mountains.

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Autoria	Profª Drª Sueidy Lourencio
Formação	Letras: Português/Inglês – Doutorado em Educação
Componente Curricular	Língua Inglesa
Habilidades	(EF06LI19-A) Compreender e utilizar o presente simples e o presente contínuo, nas formas afirmativa, negativa e interrogativa, em situações reais para indicar rotina, fatos, opiniões e ações em progresso.
Referências	MAKAR, Barbara W. Primary Phonics. 1. ed. Chicago: Modern Curriculum Press, 2018. KOUSTAFF, Lesley. Oxford Discover. 2. ed. v. 1. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2018. KOUSTAFF, Lesley. Oxford Discover. 2. ed. v. 2. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2018.

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