Progressive Verbs Practice 1

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What is a progressive verb?

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A progressive verb shows an ongoing action. It is formed using a form of 'to be' + the verb ending in -ing.

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What is the present progressive tense?

Back

The present progressive tense describes actions that are happening right now. It is formed with 'is/am/are' + verb-ing.

Front

What is the past progressive tense?

Back

The past progressive tense describes actions that were ongoing in the past. It is formed with 'was/were' + verb-ing.

Front

What is the future progressive tense?

Back

The future progressive tense describes actions that will be ongoing in the future. It is formed with 'will be' + verb-ing.

Front

Complete the sentence: 'She _______ her homework right now.'

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is doing

Front

Complete the sentence: 'They _______ a movie last night.'

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were watching

Front

Complete the sentence: 'I _______ to the store tomorrow.'

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will be going

Front

Identify the tense: 'He is playing soccer.'

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Present Progressive

Front

Identify the tense: 'We were eating dinner when the phone rang.'

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Past Progressive

Front

Identify the tense: 'They will be traveling to France next summer.'

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Future Progressive