In this tense, we talk about an action that is happening now. Some books call this tense "Present Progressive." You will recognize grammar mechanics and sentence structure.Online Learning: Present Simple vs. Present Continuous / Grammar Explanation. This video will help.
English Grammar Training
This reviews both Simple Present and Present Continuous. Take the quiz.
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Watch these cartoons.
Road Runner: Present Continuous
Road Runner: Present Progressive
Bob Dylan wrote a famous song: Blowin' in the Wind. Watch this video with lyrics.
Bob Dylan
Now watch Peter, Paul and Mary sing Blowin' in the Wind.
Peter, Paul & Mary
James Taylor sings Getting to Know You.
This song has 6 lines which use present continuous tense.
"Getting To Know You"
It is raining. Gene Kelly tells his girl: "The sun is shining all over the place." Then he sings Singing in the Rain. Look, he's dancing in the rain. Once I had a student who said he had seen this movie 50 times!
"Singing in the Rain"
Elton John sings I'm Still Standing. Look for 6 lines which use present continuous tense.
"I'm Still Standing"
Bruce Springsteen sings Dancing in the Dark. Look for 12 examples of present continuous tense.
"Dancing in the Dark"
Take this quiz. Use the correct verb to write sentences with proper meaning. This site will check your answers.
http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verb-tenses_present-continuous_quiz.htm
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