Present Continuous Tense

One use of the present continuous tense is for action that is occurring at the moment of speaking. It is important to note that that only action verb can take the continuous form. This tense is often used with the following time expressions: at the moment, now, today, this morning, afternoon etc.

Basic Construction

Positive

Subject + be + verb + ing + object(s) + time Expression

Rita is taking lunch at the moment.

I am writing a letter to my supplier now.

Negative

Subject + be + not (isn't, aren't) + verb + ing + object(s) + time Expression

Rita is not taking lunch at the moment.

I am not writing a letter to my supplier.

Question

(Question Word) + be + subject + verb + ing + object(s) + time Expression

Is Rita not taking lunch at the moment?

Why are you not playing in this match today?