Present tenses

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2. Present continuous

2.2. Uses of the present continuous

  • Temporary situations
    I'm living at home until I find my own flat.

  • Developing situations
    Traffic is becoming heavier.

  • Events happening now
    Sit still while I'm talking to you.

  • Events in the near future
    Tim's leaving for London next week.
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