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Choose the correct helping verb for the progressive tense:

The actors ___ rehearsing in the gym right now, but the actual performance will take place in the new theater.

• were

• are

Choose the correct helping verb for the progressive tense:

Can it wait? I ___ writing an email to Mrs. Heutel right now.

• am

• will be

Choose the correct helping verb for the progressive tense:

At the moment, all of the English professors ___ meeting in Founder's Hall.

• are

• were

Choose the correct helping verb for the progressive tense:

We ___ skiing all day tomorrow, so let's go to sleep early tonight.

• were

• will be

Choose the correct helping verb for the progressive tense:

I ___ doing my chores now, so may I go when I finish?" Dalton asked.

• was

• am

Choose the correct helping verb for the progressive tense:

While I ___ reading through the recipe, could you start gathering the ingredients?

• was

• am

Choose the correct helping verb for the progressive tense:

The candidates ___ giving their speeches next Tuesday.

• will be

• were

Choose the correct helping verb for the progressive tense:

Santiago ___ selling brownies at the bake sale tomorrow.

• was

• will be

Choose the correct helping verb for the progressive tense:

Clare ___ carefully mixing paints when her dog knocked over the easel.

• was

• will be

Choose the correct helping verb for the progressive tense:

Mr. Hart ___ grilling the last two pieces of steak when his guests arrived.

• was

• will be