Present Continuous Tense (Presente Continuo)

Definition: We use the present continuous to describe actions that are happening right now or around the

Structure:

• Affirmative:
  Subject + am/is/are + verb + -ing

  • I am studying English.

  • She is reading a book.

  • They are playing soccer.

• Negative:
  Subject + am/is/are + not + verb + -ing

  • I am not watching TV.

  • He is not eating.

  • We are not running.

• Questions:
  Am/Is/Are + subject + verb + -ing?

  • Are you doing your homework?

  • Is she listening to music?

  • Am I speaking too fast?

Examples:

• I am writing a webpage.

• He is walking to school.

• We are learning English.

• They are not sleeping now.

• Is it raining?