THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS

To ask Yes/No questions in the present continuous, begin with be, followed by a
subject and a verb ending in –ing.
Is Carolyn wearing a sweater right now? Yes, she is. No, she isn’t.
Are Tono and Charlie reading a book now? Yes, they are. No, they aren’t.

V. Look at the picture. Write Yes/No questions.

1. A: Is Mrs. Barnes talking on the phone?

B: No, she isn't talking on the phone. She's reading a book.
2. A: Are they playing video games?
B: Yes, David and Mr. Barnes are playing video games.
3. A: Is Lauren dancing?
B: Yes, Lauren is dancing.
4. A: Is Robert listening to music
B: No, Robert isn't listening to music. He's using the computer.
5. A: Is the dog playing?
B: No, the dog isn't playing. He's resting.
 GRAMMAR. THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS: INFORMATION QUESTIONS
Look at these information questions and answers in the present continuous.
Who’s listening to music? Regina is.
What are you doing? I’m doing my homework. I.
Where are Pedro and Ramiro studying? They are studying in the living room.
Write the words in the correct order to make questions.

1. leaving / are / why/ you / so early

Why are you leaving so early? (I’m leaving so early because I have a meeting).
2. the gift / where/ you / are / hiding
Where are you hiding the gift? (I’m hiding the gift in my room)
3. is / on the door / who/ knocking
Who is knocking on the door?
4. your / are / what / children / wearing
What are you wearing children?
5. waiting for / she / who / is
Who is she waiting for?
6. you / looking for / what / are
What are you looking for?
II. Look at the pictures. Write the corresponding wh- questions and answers.

1. Q: Who is reading a newspaper?

A: Mr. Blanco is reading a newspaper.
2. Q: What are Clara and Flora doing?
A: They are doing homework.
3. Q: Where is Mrs. Blanco talking?
A: She is talking in the kitchen,
4. Q: Who are sitting on a sofa?
A: Mr. Blanco and his son Raul.
5. Q: Where is Raul watching TV?
A: He is watching TV in the living room,
6. Q: Which of the girls is writing?
A: Flora is writing but Clara isn’t.
7. Q: Who are watching TV?
A: Mr. Blanco is reading but Raul is watching TV.
8. Q: What program is Raul watching on TV?
A: Raul is watching cartoons.
9. Q: Who are sitting on chairs?
A: The little girls are sitting on chairs.