Present continuous tense is a verb
form that is used to declare, say, discuss ongoing action now (present) or plan
to in the future (future). Due to use in the present or future. This tense is
often accompanied by an adverb of time to clarify.
Formula :
·
Verbal :
(+) S + be + V-ing + O
(-) S + be + not + V-ing + O
(?) Be + S + V-ing + O…
Example :
(+) We are studying now
(-) We aren’t studying now
(?) Are you studying now ?
·
Nominal :
(+) S + be (am, is, are) + Adj /
Noun / Adverb (ANA)
(-)
S + be + not + ANA
(?)
Be + S + ANA
Example
:
(+)
He is handsome.
(-)
He is not handsome.
(?)
Is he handsome?