Use of Present

Continuous Tense

(Temporary Projects)

One of the uses of the present continuous tense is to describe projects and actions that are happening around the present moment in time. It is to be noted that these projects began in the past and will end in the near future. This usage is especially popular for talking about current projects at work or for specific hobbies.  This tense is often used with the time expressions like: at the moment, now, this week, this month, these days etc

BASIC CONSTRUCTION

Positive

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

We are learning French this month.

He is writing a new novel these days.

Negative

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

We are not learning French this month.

He is not writing a new novel these days.

Question                                                                                                                               

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

Are you learning French this month?

Why is he is not writing a new novel these days?