Application goal: Using the negative present continuous.
Form the present continuous with am, is or are and a verb ending in ing. Use it for an action happening now or around the present time.
Context: A call from home. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.
Form the present continuous with am, is or are and a verb ending in ing. Use it for an action happening now or around the present time.
Context: A call from home. Identify the wording that achieves this goal, then adapt the details to a situation of your own.
Practical examples
I am calling my sister, but she is not answering.
أتصل بأختي، لكنها لا تجيب.
She is cooking dinner in the kitchen.
تطهو العشاء في المطبخ.
Her phone is charging in another room.
يُشحن هاتفها في غرفة أخرى.
Her husband is not watching television tonight.
زوجها لا يشاهد التلفاز هذه الليلة.
He is helping their neighbour carry some boxes.
يساعد جارهما على حمل بعض الصناديق.
I am sending a message so she can call me later.
أرسل رسالة لكي تتصل بي لاحقًا.