do and have in the Present Continuous
1. do as a main verb
| Pronouns | Affirmative sentences | Negative sentences | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I am doing the work. | I am not doing the work. | Am I doing the work? |
| you | You are doing the work. | You are not doing the work. | Are you doing the work? |
| he, she, it | He is doing the work. | He is not doing the work. | Is he doing the work? |
| we, you, they | They are doing the work. | They are not doing the work. | Are they doing the work? |
2. have as a main verb
| Pronouns | Affirmative sentences | Negative sentences | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I am having a shower. | I am not having a shower. | Am I having a shower? |
| you | You are having a shower. | You are not having a shower. | Are you having a shower? |
| he, she, it | He is having a shower. | He is not having a shower. | Is he having a shower? |
| we, you, they | They are having a shower. | They are not having a shower. | Are they having a shower? |
We often use the short/contracted forms with these verbs.
Explanations
- Present Continuous – Overview
- Diagram of the Present Continuous
- Form of the Present Continuous
- Do & Have as Main Verbs in the Present Continuous
- Questions in the Present Continuous
- Signal Words for the Present Continuous
- Short Forms and Long Forms in the Present Continuous
- Spelling of Verbs in the Present Continuous