Are you doing? (present continuous questions) BASIC GRAMMAR IN USE

 

BASIC GRAMMAR IN USE UNIT 4 Are you doing? (present continuous questions)

 

A • “Are you feeling OK?” “Yes, I’m fine, thanks.” • “Is it raining?” “Yes, take an umbrella.” • Why are you wearing a coat? It’s not cold. • “What’s Paul doing?” “He’s reading the newspaper.” • “What are the children doing?” “They’re watching television.” • Look, there’s Emily! Where’s she going? • Who are you waiting for? Are you waiting for Sue? B Study the word order: C Short answers • “Are you leaving now?” “Yes, I am.” • “Is Paul working today?” “Yes, he is.” • “Is it raining?” “No, it isn’t.” • “Are your friends staying at a hotel?” “No, they aren’t. They’re staying with me.’! EXERCISES 4.1 Look at the pictures and write the questions. 4.2 Look at the pictures and complete the questions. Use: cry eat go laugh look at read 4.3 Make questions with these words. Put the words in the right order. 1 (is / working / Paul / today) ___Is Paul working today? ________ 2 (what / the children / are / doing) ____ What are the children doing? _________ 3 (you / are / listening / to me) _____________________________________ 4.4 Write short answers (Yes, I am. / No, he isn't., etc.)

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