- I + am = I'm
- is + not = isn't
- are + not = aren't
- he + is = he's
- she + is = she's
- it + is= it's
Declarative Sentences
| Subject | + | IS/ARE | + | Verb + ING |
| e.g. he, she, a dog, etc. | e.g. walking, going, taking, etc. |
| Examples | Use (click to read) | |
| I am reading a book. | |
| They are swimming in the sea. | |
| I am having my first driving lesson this week. | |
| He 's studying to become lawyer one day | |
| She is always asking me stupid questions. |
Questions
| IS/ARE | + | Subject | + | Verb + ING |
| e.g. he, she, a dog, etc. | e.g. walking, going, taking, etc. |
| Examples | Use (click to read) | |
| Is she eating my cake now? | |
| Are they having the party on Friday or Saturday? | |
| Are you meeting David today? | |
| Is Mary having breakfast now? |






