Progressive verb tenses

Front

What is the present progressive tense?

Back

The present progressive tense describes actions that are currently happening or ongoing. It is formed using the verb 'to be' (am, is, are) + the present participle (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 verb in its -ing form. For example: 'She is running.'

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Which sentence is in the present progressive tense?

Back

They are 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

Identify the correct form of 'to be' for the subject: 'He ___ reading a book.'

Back

is

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the difference between present progressive and simple present tense?

Back

The present progressive tense indicates ongoing actions, while the simple present tense describes habitual actions or general truths.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Which of the following is NOT a present progressive sentence?

Back

I eat breakfast every morning.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

Fill in the blank: 'I ___ (to be) studying for my test right now.'

Back

am

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 present participle of the verb 'to run'?

Back

running

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

Front

Choose the correct present progressive form: 'They ___ (to dance) at the party.'

Back

are dancing

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 does the present progressive tense express?

Back

It expresses actions that are happening at the moment of speaking.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D