VC/V and V/CV & Progressive Verb Tenses

Front

What does VC/V stand for in phonics?

Back

VC/V stands for a pattern where a vowel is followed by a consonant and then another vowel, like in the word 'limit' (lim/it).

Front

What is the VC/V pattern in the word 'river'?

Back

The VC/V pattern in 'river' is riv/er.

Front

What is a progressive verb tense?

Back

A progressive verb tense shows an action that is ongoing or in progress, often formed with 'to be' + verb ending in -ing.

Front

Which verb tense is used in the sentence: 'I will be starting 4th grade'?

Back

The verb tense used is the future progressive tense.

Front

What is the past progressive tense?

Back

The past progressive tense describes an action that was ongoing in the past, formed with 'was/were' + verb ending in -ing.

Front

Identify the correct form: 'Last night, my sister _________ outside for 2 hours.'

Back

The correct form is 'was reading'.

Front

What is the future progressive tense?

Back

The future progressive tense describes an action that will be ongoing in the future, formed with 'will be' + verb ending in -ing.

Front

Which word has the same VC/V pattern as 'limit'?

Back

The word 'finish' has the same VC/V pattern as 'limit' (fin/ish).

Front

Fill in the blank: 'Yesterday, we ________ with acrylic paint in art class.'

Back

The correct answer is 'were painting'.

Front

What is the present progressive tense?

Back

The present progressive tense describes an action that is currently ongoing, formed with 'am/is/are' + verb ending in -ing.