The three continuous tenses – Compared. Here is a short comparison of the three Continuous Tenses.

• At 9 o’ clock yesterday, Soja was in her office.  She was working. (past continuous)
• It is 9 o’ clock now.  Soja is in her office.  She is working (present continuous)
• At 9 o’ clock tomorrow, she will be in her office.  She will be working. (future continuous)