Present Continuous

Present continuous describes what’s happening right now.

It’s also commonly used to describe future intentions.

Active voice:

• I’m coming to get you.
• You’re getting a raise.
• The doctor is now accepting new patients.
• We are seeing her right now.
• They are fixing it at the moment.

• Next week, we’re starting a new project.

• Q. What are you doing next year? A. I’m going to college.

Passive voice:

• New patients are now being accepted.
• You're being given a raise.
• She is being seen right now.
• It is being fixed at the moment. At the moment, it is being fixed.