A. Definition
Present Continuous Tense is a tense that states an activity or event that is ongoing. It uses V-ing.
B. Formula and Examples
(+) S + to be (am/is/are) + V-ing
- I am doing my assignments.
- She is cooking for dinner.
(-) S + to be (am/is/are) + not + V-ing
- My father is not working his project.
- They are not playing in the field.
(?) To be (am/is/are) + S + V-ing?
- Are Gerry and Laila going to school?
- Yes, they are.
- No, they are not.
- Am I forgetting something?
- Yes, you are.
- No, you are not.