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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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3-Minute English Grammar Lesson: Introduction to the Present Continuous Tense
Use this video in-class to supplement your lesson. Alternatively, consider sending the video link to your learners for a "flipped" class or for remote learning. |
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5-Minute English Grammar Quiz: Present Simple & Present Continuous Tense
Use this video in-class to supplement your lesson. Alternatively, consider sending the video link to your learners for a "flipped" class or for remote learning. |
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Grammar Worksheet
Present Continuous Use the 'ing' form of the verbs to describe the picture. Answer Key on Page 2. Level: Beginner to Elementary Time: Approx 10 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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Grammar Word Search
Present Continuous 18 word items; with ANSWER KEY Level: Beginner to Elementary Time: Approx 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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ACTIVITY SUGGESTION
Grammar Word Searches often work well as a simple warm-up at the beginning of a lesson. A great idea is to follow-up this activity by using some (or all) of the words in a writing activity, or perhaps a board game. |
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Grammar Dictation
Present Continuous Listen to your teacher and complete these sixteen sentences with the -ing forms of the verbs you hear.
With 'read-aloud-cues' and Answer Key on Page 2. Level: Beginner to Elementary Time: Approx 10 - 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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ACTIVITY SUGGESTION
Consider having your learners listen to the audio file below. There is a 10-second pause between each sentence. Consider playing the audio a second time if necessary. 
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Editing Practice
Present Continuous Correct the grammar mistakes below. The first one is done for you. There are 12 more.
126 words Answer Key on Page 2 Level: Beginner to Elementary Time: Approx 10 to 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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Grammar Worksheet
Present Continuous Spelling Rules Words With One Syllable Complete the sentences. Use the 'ing' verb forms
With ANSWER KEY and percentage conversion chart Level: Beginner to Elementary Time: Approx 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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ACTIVITY SUGGESTION
Wrap-up by having students compare answers with classmates, and then choose one or two students to write their answers on the board. Correct and discuss any mistakes. (Add 5 to 10 minutes.) |
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Grammar Worksheet Present Continuous
Answer the questions by using the present continuous tense. Use the spaces provided.
Answers will vary. Level: Beginner to Elementary Time: Approx 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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ACTIVITY SUGGESTION
Consider extending this exercise by having your learners give a reason for each answer. For example: "I am eating breakfast because I am hungry." Use the back of the exercise sheet if necessary. |
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Grammar
Reference Chart Present Continuous Examples of present continuous statements and questions. Print in b/w; or color for projectors or laminated prints Level: Beginner to Elementary Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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E-mail this grammar reference chart to your students if you know their e-mail addresses, or post it on your class website. |
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Grammar
Reference Chart Present Continuous Spelling Rules Rules on how to spell present continuous verbs Print in b/w; or color for projectors or laminated prints Level: Beginner to Elementary Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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E-mail this grammar reference chart to your students if you know their e-mail addresses, or post it on your class website. |
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Grammar Quiz
Present Continuous 16 multiple-choice questions; with ANSWER KEY and percentage conversion chart Level: Beginner to Elementary Time: Approx 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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ACTIVITY SUGGESTION
Use this quiz either as a pre-activity diagnostic tool, or as a post-activity evaluative assessment. Consider saving time marking papers by (1) asking your learners to switch papers, and then (2) playing the YouTube video at left and having your students peer correct. Wrap-up by discussing any mistakes. (Add 5 to 10 minutes.) An original video (4:17) created and uploaded to YouTube by All Things Grammar
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Try the interactive version of the above quiz!
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Grammar Worksheet
Present Continuous 12 sentences (Write complete sentences using present continuous - use the prompts); with ANSWER KEY and percentage conversion chart Level: Beginner to Elementary Time: Approx 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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ACTIVITY SUGGESTION
Before giving this worksheet to your students, review and discuss the difference between the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses. See the grammar reference chart at top of this page. Wrap-up by having students compare answers with classmates, and then choose one or two students to write their answers on the board: (1) We are watching TV, etc. Correct and discuss any mistakes. (Add 5 to 10 minutes.) |
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Grammar Crossword Present Continuous
18 word items; with ANSWER KEY Level: Beginner to Elementary Time: Approx 15 - 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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ACTIVITY SUGGESTION
This activity can be done individually, but it works better in pairs. Monitor and offer occasional assistance (additional clues) for more difficult word items. 
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