Present Continuous
Correct
Correct
Anna working in London.
Anna IS working in London.
I (write) an email to my friend Nikki.
I am writing an email to my friend Nikki.
How do you make the Present Continuous?
Form of the verb to be + verb with ing.
...... so hard. (not/work)
Don't work so hard
Do not work so hard
Er is een kapper in deze buurt
There is a hairdresser in this neighbourhood
Where they are going?
Where are they going?
Paul (eat) lunch in the cafeteria.
Paul is eating lunch in the cafeteria.
What are the 3 forms of the verb "to be" in the present continuous?
am, is, are
.... to Sam. (to speak)
Speak to Sam
Mijn goede vriendin brengt veel tijd door in het kantoor
My close friend spends a lot of time in the office
They still waiting for you.
They ARE still waiting for you.
She (play) a video game.
She is playing a video game.
You can use the present continuous to talk about an action that is happening...
NOW
When do we use the imperative?
When someone has to do something or NOT has to do something
Vaak moet ik het vuilnis buiten zetten
Often, I have to take out the rubbish
Carol and I am preparing for the test.
Carol and I ARE preparing for the test.
They (swim) in the pool.
They are swimming in the pool.
Ted (fix) the tv.
Ted is fixing the tv.
..... to tidy up your room. (not/forget)
Don't forget to tidy up your room
Do not forget to tidy up your room
Tegenover de kerk is een bibliotheek die je kunt bezoeken
Opposite the church is a library you can visit
I is going to sleep right now.
I AM going to sleep right now.
Children (play) football right now.
Children are playing football right now.
We (sit)next to the pool.
We are sitting next to the pool.
What is the imperative in Dutch?
Gebiedende wijs
Mijn moeder is grappig en heeft een goed geheugen
My mother is funny and has a good memory