Verbs in present continuous
We (learn) a lot this year.
We are learning a lot this year.
Tony feels better.
Is Toño feeling better?
She (not call) her mother.
She isn´t calling her mother.
You can use the present continuous to talk about action that is happening...
NOW
They (swim) in the pool.
They are swiming in the pool.
She plays piano.
Is she playing piano?
They (not play) a game
They aren`t playing a game
What are the 3 forms of the verb "to be" in the present continuous?
am, is, are
Paul (eat)lunch in the cafeteria.
Paul is eating lunch in the cafeteria.
She drinks coffee
Is she drinking coffee?
He (not get) ready for the party
He isn`t getting ready for the party
How do we make short answers for the present continuous?
For example answer: Am I doing a good job?
Yes, you are/No, you aren't.
She (play) a video game.
She is playing a video game.
The kids play video games
Are the kids playing video games?
I (not work) on the project
I am not working on the project
What is the verb BE called in the present continuous?
An auxiliary verb
I (write) an email to my friend Nikki.
I am writing an email to my friend Nikki.
It rains
Is it raining?
It (not rain) very hard in Valparaiso.
It isn`t raining very hard in Valparaíso
What's the structure of Present Continuous?
Subject + Verb to be (am, is, are) + verb with ing.