The present simple

Blaze of Glory, Jon Bon Jovi

Level: A1 (Elementary) – American English

Practise the present simple (active) and the present simple passive form with this Jon Bon Jovi song.

Glossary

“candle in the wind”: something fragile which could easily come to an end, like a candle burning when a wind is blowing“to go down /go out in a blaze of glory“: to die or to leave in spectacular fashion“to draw first blood”: to hurt your opponent before he/ she hurts you“to be six foot deep / six foot under”: to be dead and buried (six feet underground)“to make a final stand”: to defend yourself for what might be the last time“to shoot down“

: to shoot something/ someone causing it/ him/ her to fall