Grammar:Present Continuous Tense

Present Continuous Tense

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We often use the present continuous tense in English. It is very different from the simple present tense, both in structure and in use.
In this lesson we look at the structure and use of the present continuous tense, followed by a quiz to check your understanding:

• Structure: how do we make the present continuous tense?
  
  
• Use: when and why do we use the present continuous tense?
  
  
• Spelling: how do we spell verbs with -ing for the present continuous tense?
  
  
• Present Continuous Quiz