Past and Present Progressive Verb Tenses

Learning Goal:

To be able to use varied verb forms to express a range of time references.

• I have read my learning goal.

• I have read and understood my learning goal.

Success Criteria:

I can recognise present and past progressive tenses.

I can use present and past progressive tenses in sentences.

• I have read my success criteria for today.

• I have read and understood my success criteria for today.

Identify which verb form the sentence below is written in.

Jane was laughing throughout the film.

• Present progressive

• Past progressive

Identify which verb form the sentence below is written in.

I am enjoying this fruit juice; it is very refreshing.

• Present progressive

• Past progressive

Identify which verb form the sentence below is written in.

Sarah was riding the dodgems at the fair with her friends.

• Present progressive

• Past progressive

Identify which verb form the sentence below is written in.

He was snoring all night long.

• Present progressive

• Past progressive

Identify which verb form the sentence below is written in.

Someone is banging on the patio doors.

• Present progressive

• Past progressive

Identify which verb form the sentence below is written in.

I was feeling very lonely whilst my parents were away.

• Present progressive

• Past progressive

Identify which verb form the sentence below is written in.

Oh no! It's starting to thunder!

• Present progressive

• Past progressive

Identify which verb form the sentence below is written in.

They are playing in the garden at the moment.

• Present progressive

• Past progressive