Present Continuous

Present continuous is formed with be+ing.

Do you remember +ing spelling rules? If you don’t, check it here.

Now, pay attention to these examples:

positive sentences:

(subject- be (am, are, is) - infinitive + -ing):

I am playing football. I’m playing football.

You are playing football. You’re playing football.

negative sentences (subject -be- not -verb+ing):

I am not playing football. I’m not playing football.

You are not playing football. You aren’t playing football.

questions? (Auxiliary – Subject – Verb +ing):

Am I playing football?

Are you playing football?

Let’s practice with some exercises: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

To contrast present simple (for habits and routines) and present continuous (at the moment of speaking), try exercise 1, 2

As usual, Mrs Haquet has a wonderful book ready for you to practice.

Finally, watch this video and write, what’ s Mr Bean doing?

Source: EOI Elx