Present Continuous Tense — Day 3
Yes / No Questions (Am / Is / Are)
Quick Revision (Day 1 & Day 2)
So far, you learned:
- Day 1: Actions happening now
- Day 2: How to say an action is not happening
๐ Today we learn how to ASK QUESTIONS.
❓ What is a Yes / No Question?
A Yes / No question is a question that can be answered with:
- Yes
- No
๐ We change the position of the helping verb.
Golden Rule (Very Important)
Am / Is / Are + Subject + verb + ing ?
⚠️ Do NOT use do / does here.
Sentence Change Pattern
| Statement | Question |
|---|---|
| She is working. | Is she working? |
| They are playing. | Are they playing? |
| I am studying. | Am I studying? |
Examples — Observe Carefully
๐น With “I”
- I am learning English.
Am I learning English?
๐น With He / She / It
- He is sleeping.
Is he sleeping? - She is cooking.
Is she cooking?
๐น With You / We / They
- You are listening.
Are you listening? - They are coming.
Are they coming?
How to Answer (Very Simple)
Answer using the same helping verb:
- Yes, subject + am / is / are
- No, subject + am not / is not / are not
Examples:
- Is she working?
๐ Yes, she is. - Are they playing?
๐ No, they are not.
Common Spoken Mistakes
- ❌ Is she working now? (OK)
❌ Does she working? (Wrong) - ❌ Are they play?
✅ Are they playing? - ❌ Am I study?
✅ Am I studying?
Practice Section
- ___ he watching TV? (Is / Are)
- ___ they coming now? (Are / Is)
- ___ I speaking clearly? (Am / Is)
(Think first — then answer)
Day 3 Conclusion
Now you can:
✔ Describe actions happening now
✔ Say actions are not happening
✔ Ask clear questions confidently
This is the heart of real spoken English.
— Shaktimatha Learning
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