Grammar is one of those skills you're always improving. Learn more about ways to use the present continuous verb tense with a short grammar video and explanatory examples.

Concepts

the present continuous tense, the present progressive tense, Grammar, verbs

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Use in a class with English learners or during a grammar review session
• Encourage class members to come up with their own sentences using the continuous tense

Classroom Considerations

• Resource was published in Britain, so it includes terminology specific to British vocabulary, including the use of present continuous rather than present progressive

Pros

• Includes examples of different time frames
• Video and lesson provide ample review

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.3.1.a L.4.1.a L.5.1.a L.6.1.a L.7.1.a L.8.1.a