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Verbs: Introduction to Present Continuous

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Read the excerpt from Ana's diary and answer the question. "Today, while I’m taking a stroll in the park, I see kids playing joyfully. Some are riding their bikes, others are having a kickabout, and many are laughing and chatting away. The sun is out, and everyone seems to be having a fantastic time." Based on the text, which of the actions mentioned is in the present continuous and demonstrates the correct use of this verb tense in English?
a.
The correct answer is any of the actions that are in the simple present, such as 'I see', 'I ride', 'I play', 'I laugh', 'I talk', or 'it shines'.
b.
The correct answer is any of the actions that are in the simple future, such as 'I will walk', 'they will ride', 'they will play', 'they will laugh', 'they will talk', or 'it will shine'.
c.
The correct answer is any of the actions that are in the simple past, such as 'I saw', 'I rode', 'I played', 'I laughed', 'I talked', or 'shone'.
d.
The correct answer is any of the actions that are in the past continuous, such as 'I was walking', 'they were riding', 'they were playing', 'they were laughing', 'they were talking', or 'it was shining'.
e.
The correct answer is any of the actions that are in the present continuous, such as 'I am walking', 'are riding', 'are playing', 'are laughing', 'are talking', or 'is shining'.

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