Is he reading a newspaper? Yes, he is./No, he isn’t. He’s playing basketball.
Are they using the computer? Yes, they are./No, they aren’t. They’re exercising.
Where are we going? 我们往哪里去?
Presentation 现在进行时的用法
巧学妙记 现在进行时的用法 主语在句首,am/is/are跟着走; 现在分词随其后,其他成分不可丢。 表示动作正进行,句中now把时间定。 一般问句如何变,把be提到主语前。 否定式更简单,be后只把not添。 句中提问v-ing,what 和be放句首。
Grammar Focus
Observe this chart.
What are you doing?
I’m watching TV.
What’s she doing?
She’s washing her clothes.
What are they doing?
They’re listening to a CD.
Are you doing your homework? Yes, I am./No, I’m not. I’m cleaning my room.
Is he reading a newspaper? Yes, he is./No, he isn’t. He’s playing basketball.
Grammar Focus
What are you doing?
I’m watching TV.
What’s she doing?