n the bustling city, Michael, a savvy investor, ___(manage) his portfolio diligently.

He regularly
____(check) the stock market and analyzes market trends. Currently, he ____(invest) in tech
companies that show promising growth potential. Michael ___ carefully ___ (diversify) his
investments to minimize risks.
As he ___(monitor) his investments, Michael ___(notice) that one of his stocks ___(perform)
exceptionally well. He __(make) a considerable profit from this investment. Feeling satisfied,
he ___(decide) to reinvest the profits into a new startup that __(catch) his eye.
Every day, Michael ___(review) his financial statements and ____(calculate) his net worth. He
___ steadily ___(build) his wealth through smart investment choices and sound financial
planning. He __(know) the importance of staying disciplined in managing his finances.
At a networking event, Michael __(meet) a fellow investor who __(recommend) a new
cryptocurrency. Intrigued, Michael __(research) the digital currency to see if it __(align) with
his investment strategy. As he __(delve) deeper into the market, he ___(consider) adding a
small position in the crypto currency to his portfolio.
With a keen eye for opportunities and a thorough understanding of the financial landscape,
Michael __(continue) to grow his wealth and make informed investment decisions. His
dedication to financial success ___(position) him as a respected and influential figure in the
world of finance.
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Present continuous tense I Past continuous tense I
Present perfect continuous tense
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This means: she is driving now, at the

time of speaking.
The action is not finished. She is in
the middle of doing it
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Example:
Please don’t make so much noise. I’m trying to work. (not I try)
‘Where’s Mark?’ ‘He’s having a shower.’ (not He has a shower)
Let’s go out now. It isn’t raining any more. (not It doesn’t rain)
How’s your new job? Are you enjoying it?
What’s all that noise? What’s going on? or What’s happening?

I am doing something = I started doing it and I haven’t finished; I’m in the middle of doing it.
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Sometimes the action is not happening at the time of speaking.
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Example:
Kate wants to work in Italy, so she’s learning Italian.
(but perhaps she isn’t learning Italian at the time of speaking)
Some friends of mine are building their own house. They hope
to finish it next summer.
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You can use the present continuous with today / this week / this year etc.
(periods around now):

Example:
A: You’re working hard today. (not You work hard today)
B: Yes, I have a lot to do.
The company I work for isn’t doing so well this year
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We use the present continuous when we talk about a change that has started to
happen. We often use these verbs in this way:
getting, becoming, starting, beginning, changing, improving, increasing, rising, falling, growing

Example:
Is your English getting better? (not Does your English get better)
The population of the world is increasing very fast. (not increases)
At first I didn’t like my job, but I’m starting to enjoy it now. (not I
start)
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