progressive tenses

Front

What is the present progressive tense?

Back

The present progressive tense describes actions that are currently happening at the moment of speaking. It is formed using 'am/is/are' + verb-ing.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

How do you form the present progressive tense?

Back

To form the present progressive tense, use the correct form of 'to be' (am/is/are) followed by the base verb with an -ing ending.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Example of present progressive tense with 'I':

Back

I am studying for my exams.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Example of present progressive tense with 'he':

Back

He is playing soccer.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Example of present progressive tense with 'they':

Back

They are watching a movie.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the future progressive tense?

Back

The future progressive tense describes actions that will be ongoing at a specific time in the future. It is formed using 'will be' + verb-ing.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Example of future progressive tense:

Back

I will be working on my project tomorrow.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the difference between present and future progressive tenses?

Back

Present progressive describes actions happening now, while future progressive describes actions that will be happening at a future time.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

How do you ask a question in the future progressive tense?

Back

To ask a question in the future progressive tense, use 'will' + subject + 'be' + verb-ing. Example: 'Will you be attending the meeting?'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the role of 'to be' in progressive tenses?

Back

The verb 'to be' acts as an auxiliary (helping) verb in progressive tenses, indicating the ongoing nature of the action.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D