In this article, I have explained the present continuous tense with simple examples. I have explained how to make positive, negative, and interrogative sentences of present continuous. After reading this article you will comprehend the present continuous tense. A large number of students can not understand the tenses even in higher classes, particularly non-native students. This article is very helpful for non-native students.
Present continuous tense
Introduction
Present continuous tense is used for continued and ongoing actions. It is used for actions that are ongoing while speaking. It is used for actions that are in progress right now.Used
- Continued and ongoing action
- Action in progress while speaking
- Action in the process right now
- Action taking place at the moment
- Action taking place only for a limited period
- Action arranged for the future
Rules
In present continuous tense auxiliary “Be “is used. Help verb Is, Am, and Are is used in a sentence. Present participation is used as the main verb. In present continuous tense, the first form or base form +ing is used as the main verb.Structure of sentence
If the subject is I then the helping verb “Am” is used after the subject in a sentence. If the subject is He, She, It, or singular subject helping verb “Is” is used after the subject in the sentence. If the subject is you, they, or plural subject then the helping verb “Are” is used after subject in a sentence.Positive sentence
Subject Auxiliary Be + Main Verb + Object
Subject +Auxiliary+ Is , Am , Are + (VI) ing + Object
Examples
- He is waiting for me.
- I am trying my best.
- You are telling many lies.
- He is learning his lesson.
- They are playing cricket.
- We are going to college.
- She is singing a song.
Negative Sentences
In the negative sentence, we use not after helping verb.Subject + Auxiliary Be + Not +Main Verb + Object
Subject + Is/am/are + Not + VI + Object
Examples
- He is not waiting for me.
- I am not trying my best.
- You are not telling many lies.
- He is not learning his lesson.
- They are not playing cricket.
- We are not going to college.
- She is not singing a song.
Interrogative Sentences
In interrogative sentences helping verb Be is used before the subject. Helping Verb Is, Am and are used before the subject.Auxiliary Be + Subject + Main Verb + Object
Is /Am / Are + Subject + VI + Object
Examples
- Is he is waiting for me?
- Am I trying my best?
- Are you telling many lies?
- Is he learning his lesson?
- Are they playing cricket?
- Are we going to college?
- Is she singing a song?
Interrogative + Negative
In Interrogative plus negative sentences helping verb is, am, and are is used before the subject and not is used after the subject. The first form of the main verb+ing is used as the main verb. An object is used at the end of the sentence.Auxiliary Be + Subject + Not + Main Verb + Object
Is / Am / Are + Subject + Not + VI + Object
Examples
- Is he not waiting for me?
- Am I not trying my best?
- Are you not telling many lies?
- Is he not learning his lesson?
- Are they not playing cricket?
- Are we not going to college?
- Is she not singing a song?
(WH) Interrogative Sentences
In (WH) interrogative sentences the words Which, How, What, Where, Why, When, Which, and who are used at the start of the sentence. After these words helping verb Is, Am, Are is used, after the helping verb, the subject is used. The base form of the main verb +ing is used as the main verb. At the end of the sentence, the object is used.(WH) Words +Helping Verb + Subject + Main Verb + Object
Why + Is /Am/Are + Subject + (VI)+ ing +Object
Examples
- What is he not waiting for me?
- Why Am I not trying my best?
- How are you not telling many lies?
- Where Is he not learning his lesson?
- Why are they not playing cricket?
- When are we not going to college?
- Why is she not singing a song?
(Important Note)
If the interrogative word (who) is used in a sentence, the structure of the sentence is the following.Who + Helping verb + main verb + object
Who + Is/Are + VI+ing + Object
- Who is knocking at the door?
- Who is beating you?
- Who is abusing you?
- Who is helping you?
- Who is teasing you?
Hints
Now, Today, At present,
Exercise
1. The child is flying a kite.The child is not flying a kite.
Is the child flying a kite?
Is the child not flying a kite?
Who is flying a kite?
2. You are advising me.
You are not advising me.
Are you advising me?
Are you not advising me?
Why are you advising me?
3. He is welcoming his friends.
He is not welcoming his friends.
Is he welcoming his friends?
Is he not welcoming his friends?
Why is he welcoming his friends?
4. She is reading a book.
She is not reading a book.
Is she reading a book?
Is she not reading a book?
How is he reading a book?
5. They are misleading you.
They are not misleading you.
Are they misleading you?
Are they not misleading you?
How they are misleading you?
6. He is taking tea in small sips.
He is taking tea in small sips.
Is he taking tea in small sips?
Is he not taking tea in small sips?
What is he taking tea in small sips?
7. All people are seeing the dreadful accident.
All people are seeing the dreadful accident.
Are all people seeing the dreadful accident?
Are all people not seeing the dreadful accident?
How are all people seeing the dreadful accident?
8. People are praying for the progress of their children.
People are not praying for the progress of their children.
Are people paying for the progress of their children?
Are people not praying for the progress of their children?
Why are people prying for the progress of their children?
9. Some policemen are searching for thieves?
Some policemen are not searching for thieves
Are some policemen searching for thieves?
Are some policemen not searching for thieves?
Why are some policemen searching for thieves?
10. We are taking exercise in the playground.
We are not taking exercise in the playground.
Are we taking exercise in the playground?
Are we not taking exercise in the playground?
When are we taking exercise in the playground?
They are not misleading you.
Are they misleading you?
Are they not misleading you?
How they are misleading you?
6. He is taking tea in small sips.
He is taking tea in small sips.
Is he taking tea in small sips?
Is he not taking tea in small sips?
What is he taking tea in small sips?
7. All people are seeing the dreadful accident.
All people are seeing the dreadful accident.
Are all people seeing the dreadful accident?
Are all people not seeing the dreadful accident?
How are all people seeing the dreadful accident?
8. People are praying for the progress of their children.
People are not praying for the progress of their children.
Are people paying for the progress of their children?
Are people not praying for the progress of their children?
Why are people prying for the progress of their children?
9. Some policemen are searching for thieves?
Some policemen are not searching for thieves
Are some policemen searching for thieves?
Are some policemen not searching for thieves?
Why are some policemen searching for thieves?
10. We are taking exercise in the playground.
We are not taking exercise in the playground.
Are we taking exercise in the playground?
Are we not taking exercise in the playground?
When are we taking exercise in the playground?
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