PRESENT CONTINUOUS

How can you form statements, questions, and short answers in the present
continuous tense? Study the grammar reference charts below.

When can you use STATEMENTS

Present Continuous? I am (not) working.
Here are two situations you can
use Present Continuous: You are (not) working.
 For actions that are happening He is (not) working.
right now.
Example: “He is watching TV.” She is (not) working.
 For actions that are planned to It is (not) working.
happen in the future. We are (not) working.
Example: “I am going to London
next week.” They are (not) working.

YES-NO QUESTIONS SHORT ANSWERS

Am I working? Yes, I am. No, I am not.

Are you working? Yes, you are. No, you are not.
Is he working? Yes, he is. No, he is not.
Is she working? Yes, she is. No, she is not.
Is it working? Yes, it is. No, it is not.
Are we working? Yes, we are. No, we are not.
Are they working? Yes, they are. No, they are not.

INFORMATION QUESTIONS

Why am I working?
What are you eating?
When is he traveling?
What is she doing?
Why is it raining?
Who are we meeting?
How are they traveling?

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