1A Present continuous

present continuous 

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there is a group of verbs which are called state verbs which we use for states (not actions) and we don't usually use these in the continuous form.

want - need - like - love - hate - prefer - believe - think - know - realise - understand - recognise - suppose - be - exist - appear - look - seem - belong - have (for possession) -  own - feel - smell - taste

I'm loving it is wrong but it is used 

I'm thinking of coming with you tomorrow.' Or, 'I'm thinking about my girlfriend.'

Yes, they are correct. But the meaning of think 

is 'having thoughts in your mind' or 'considering':

 She is thinking about studying archaeology.  (considering / wondering about)

It's not the same as 'having an opinion' about something.

I think that song is brilliant.   (opinion)

If a verb ends initi have - having          ride - riding

If a verb ends in a vowel + a consonant, the consonant is usually doubled before you add –ing.

swim - swimming           run - running

But be careful with verbs with more than two syllables where the stress isn't on the last syllable. With those you don't double the consonant.

visit - visiting          open - opening

You take off the e and add –ing

If the stress is on the last syllable, you do double the final consonant.

begin - beginning

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Which sentence is correct?

1

The TV no is working.

The TV is not working.

The TV is not works.

2

She sending a message to Billie.

She is send a message to Billie.

She is sending a message to Billie.

3

Come on, the film's starting.

Come on, the film's start.

Come on, the film is start.

4

She's knowing Alfie very well.

She knows Alfie very well.

She knowing Alfie very well.

5

You going to Chinese classes?

Are you going to Chinese classes?

Do you going to Chinese classes?

6

He going to buy some milk.

He is go to buy some milk.

He's going to buy some milk.

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What are you doing?

What are you do?

What do you doing?

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Can I say 'I'm learning to drive', even if I'm not having a driving lesson right now?

Yes, absolutely! You might not be having a driving lesson right at this moment, but it is temporary, so that's correct. We use the present continuous for longer situations like this too.

Can I use the present continuous for the future?

We use the present continuous for future arrangements with other people.

At eight I’m meeting Lucas, just for a quick coffee.