Class 3-4: Using the Present Progressive with Always

3-4

The boy assumed the balloons were for him.

Rules:

When explaining everyday or continuous actions, the word always is used. When using always, the sentences are referring to present time, and usually simple present is used. (Example 1)

English speakers may use always with the present progressive to complain, or to show annoyance or anger towards something or someone. (Example 2)

Furthermore, forever and constantly are also used with present progressive to show annoyance or anger towards something or someone. (Example 3)

Examples:

1. I always go to the library every day after school.

2. My son is always getting in trouble.

3. He is always/constantly getting in trouble.

 

More Examples:

1. Statement of fact: My son always gets in trouble.

2. Opinion: My son is always getting in trouble.

Exercise

Exercise 1: Pretend your friend Michael has just bought a dog. Michael is stating problems that are wrong with his dog. Write Michael’s complaints using the present progressive with always.

1. She barks loudly. (always) → Answer: She’s always barking loudly.

2.  She breaks my things. (constantly) → Answer:  ___________________________________

3.  She makes me angry. (forever) → Answer:  ___________________________________

4. She steals food. (constantly) → Answer:  ___________________________________

5. She brings dead birds in the house. (always) → Answer:  ___________________________________

6. She chews on my shoes. (constantly) → Answer:  ___________________________________

7.  She eats everything. (always) → Answer:  ___________________________________

8.  She fights with other dogs. (always) → Answer:  ___________________________________

9.  She runs away. (always) → Answer:  ___________________________________

10.  She bites people. (constantly) → Answer:  ___________________________________

11.  She scratches the furniture. (always) → Answer:  ___________________________________

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