Pattern: (+). S + tobe (am, is, are) + V.1-ing + O
(-). S + tobe (am, is, are) + not + V.1-ing + O (?). Tobe (am, is, are)+ S + V.1-ing + O?
Example: (+). Iam writing a letter now.
(- ). I’m not writing a letter now. (?). Am I writing a letter now? Yes, I am. No, I am not. Time signals / Adverb of times: Now, right now, today, etc. Penggunaan tobe (am, is, are) disesuaikan dengan subjectnya: I = am We, you, they, Dila and Dina = are He, she, it, Reni= is a. Expression of Asking for and Providing Information about an Activity in Progress: No. Asking for Information about an Providing Information about an activity in progress activity in progress 1. What are you doing? I’m writing an article. 2. What is Andy doing? He is washing the dishes. 3. What are you looking at? I’m looking at an ant carrying its food. 4. What is the woman buying? She is buying fruit and vegetables. 5. Is your brother swimming with his Yes. They are swimming at Garuda friends? swimming pool. 6. Look at the girl! Who is she waiting She is waiting for her friend. for? 7. Are the boys discussing the match Yes, they are discussing the match. they will participate in?