IV. CONTINUOUS TENSE: EXPANSION AND EXERCISES
4. How to Write Continuous Verb Forms
4.1 Adding Adverbs
In the continuous tense, adverbs, including adverbs of frequency, are added between the helping verb 'BE' and the main verb.
Examples:
They are already studying for the final exam. (adverb)
They are always finding a reason to travel to the Bahamas. (adverb of frequency)
Adverbs of frequency are not usually used in the continuous tense. Adverbs of frequency are usually a function of the simple tenses—used for showing how often a repeated action happens. In the continuous tense, we usually use only 'always' and 'never' to show that something is 'too much'. There is usually some negative emotion associated with this.
Examples:
She is always complaining. (it is too much and is annoying)
They are always partying and never studying. (they are likely to fail)
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