Present Continuous

Present Continuous

1. POSITIVE FORM

   • I + am + VERB + ing (I am eating)
   • He/she/it + is + VERB + ing ( He is eating)
   • We/you/they + are + VERB + ing (We are eating)

2. NEGATIVE FORM

   • I + am + not + VERB + ing ( I am not eating)
   • He/she/it + is + not + VERB + ing (He is not eating)
   • We/you/they are + not + VERB + ing (We are not eating)

3. QUESTION FORM

   • Am + I + VERB + ing? (Am I eating?)
   • Is + he/she/it + VERB + ing? (Is she eating?)
   • Are + we/you/they + VERB + ing? (Are they eating?)

4. USES

   • NOW: You're learning English now.
   • LONGER ACTION IN PROGRESS: I'm studying to become a doctor.
   • NEAR FUTURE: I'm meeting some friends after work.
   • REPETITION AND IRRITATION + ALWAYS: She is always coming late!

5. SHORT FORM

   • I'm, you're, he's, she's, it's, we're, you're, they're