Present Continuous

We use the present continuous to talk about temporary actions or actions happening now, at this moment, today.

Form:

am, is, are +

main verb + ing

AffirmativeI am

playing

dancing

studying

He, she, it is

We, you, they are

InterrogativeAm I

playing? dancing? studying

?

Is he, she, it

Are we, you, they

I am not =´m not

playingdancingstudying

he, she, it is not = isn’t

we, you, theyare not = aren’t

Negative

What are these people doing?

Present Continuous

He’s reading a book.

They are watching a film.

Present Continuous

She’s drinking a cup of tea.

He is skateboarding.

Present Continuous

He is sleeping. She is jogging.

Present Continuous

She’s driving.

He’s cooking.

Present Continuous

He is eating a burger. She is singing.

Present Continuous

Is it raining?

Yes, it is.

Are they watching TV?

Yes, they are.

Present Continuous

Are they swimming? Is Peter playing basketball?

No, they aren’t. They are dancing.

No, he isn’t. He’s playing baseball.

Present Continuous

Yes, I am, Mr Smith.Harry, are you doing the exercises?

Present Continuous

No, I’m not, Mr Smith.Harry, are you playing a game on your phone?