Understanding the Present Continuous
The present continuous tense is used to talk about actions happening right now or around this time. It's formed with:
* Subject + am/is/are + verb (-ing) + ...
Forming Questions
1. Invert the Subject and Verb: Move the auxiliary verb (am/is/are) before the subject.
2. Add a Question Word (Optional): Use a question word like "who," "what," "where," "when," "why," or "how" to make a specific inquiry.
Examples
Simple Questions:
* Statement: She is reading a book.
* Question: Is she reading a book?
* Statement: They are playing basketball.
* Question: Are they playing basketball?
Questions with Question Words:
* Statement: She is studying for her exam.
* Question: What is she studying for?
* Statement: He is eating lunch at his desk.
* Question: Where is he eating lunch?
* Statement: The dog is barking loudly.
* Question: Why is the dog barking loudly?
More Complex Questions:
* Statement: You are making a cake.
* Question: Who are you making the cake for?
* Statement: I am walking to the park.
* Question: How are you getting to the park?
Important Note: If you're asking about the subject of the sentence, you'll use "who" as the question word. For all other information, you'll use other question words.
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