Black Nation: English Grammar

Present continous

The "Present Continuous" we use when we talk about actions that are happening "now" or, at a time close to "now" or who have not finished.

For example: I'm eating (I'm eating) or I'm reading a book (I'm reading a book). In the latter case, you mean an unfinished action, not the book you're reading when you talk.
Also used to describe actions that are being developed around the time when it is spoken, though not necessarily in that moment:
I am studying français. I'm studying French (I have enrolled in an academy, but not necessarily at this very moment I am with books in French)
It is also used to describe an action that will take place in the near future and which has taken a final decision. In this case, you always have to mention the time in which to develop action:
I am going to London next week. I'm going to London next week (the action will develop in the near future and there is a final decision on my part to do it)
Another use is the present continuous to describe actions that are repeated often in this case, the prayer is accompanied by the word "always" (always):
He is always working. He is always working (meaning it works frequently, perhaps even excessively)Formation of "present continuous" is built with the present indicative of the verb "to be" in its role as an auxiliary verb, and the "present participle" (= gerund) the main verb.

Structures:

Affirmative

Structure: Subject + "to be" in this + the main verb ending with "ing".

Example: She is (She's) studying.

Negative

Denial structure: Subject + verb "to be" in this + not + main verb ending in "ing".

Example: She is not (Is not) working.

Question

Structure questions: Verb + subject + main verb ending in "ing" +?

Example: Is she working?