Progressive Tense Verbs

Front

What is a progressive tense verb?

Back

A progressive tense verb indicates an ongoing action. It is formed using a form of 'to be' plus the present participle (verb+ing).

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Identify the structure of a progressive tense verb.

Back

The structure is: Subject + form of 'to be' + verb+ing (e.g., I am running).

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

Front

What is the present progressive tense used for?

Back

The present progressive tense describes actions that are currently happening (e.g., She is reading a book).

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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 past progressive tense used for?

Back

The past progressive tense describes actions that were ongoing in the past (e.g., They were playing soccer).

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

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 used for?

Back

The future progressive tense describes actions that will be ongoing in the future (e.g., He will be studying at 8 PM).

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Complete the sentence with the correct progressive tense: 'I _______ (to watch) a movie right now.'

Back

I am watching a movie right now.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

Front

Complete the sentence with the correct progressive tense: 'They _______ (to play) outside when it started to rain.'

Back

They were playing outside when it started to rain.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Complete the sentence with the correct progressive tense: 'Next week, I _______ (to travel) to New York.'

Back

Next week, I will be traveling to New York.

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 'was listening' and 'is listening'?

Back

'Was listening' is past progressive, indicating an action that was ongoing in the past. 'Is listening' is present progressive, indicating an action that is ongoing now.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Identify the progressive verb tense in this sentence: 'The kids are playing in the park.'

Back

The progressive verb tense is 'are playing'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D