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?
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