The progressive aspect, 正在 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the progressive aspect?
A
To express an action (at any given time) is in progress.
2
Q
What are the two structures of sentences that take the progressive aspect?
A
(1) Subject + 正在 + verb (+ 呢)
2) Subject + 正／在 + verb (+ 呢
3
Q
How is the negative form of the progressive aspect formed?
A
Place 没有 before the verb. Omit 正在 and 呢.
4
Q
He is waiting for his girlfriend.
A
他正在等他的女朋友呢。
5
Q
It is raining outside.
A
外面正下雨呢。
6
Q
Xiaoyu is calling Paul.
A
小雨在给保罗打电话呢。
7
Q
She is sleeping.
A
他正在睡觉呢。
8
Q
Is Lily watching TV?
A
莉莉正在看电视吗？
9
Q
When I went to see her yesterday, she was listening to music.
A
昨天我去她那儿的时候，她正在打电话呢。
