Present Progressive part 2

When should the present progressive tense be used?

• To describe an incomplete action in progress at the moment of speaking

• To describe a future plan or arrangement

• To describe a completed action

• To express actions that are repeated regularly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

How is the present progressive tense formed?

• Subject + Past Participle

• Subject + Future Participle

• Subject + Perfect Participle

• Subject + Present Participle

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following is a correct contraction in the present progressive tense?

• They aren't

• He isn't

• We isn't

• I amn't

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the correct negative form in the present progressive tense?

• They are buying

• You are running

• He isn't sleeping

• I am working

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

How should tag questions be formed in the present progressive tense?

• Positive sentence + isn't/aren't + pronoun

• Negative sentence + is/are + pronoun

• Positive sentence + is/are + pronoun

• Negative sentence + isn't/aren't + pronoun

Tags

CCSS.L.5.2C

Which of the following is a correct example of the present progressive tense?

• He finished his homework yesterday

• I am reading a book right now

• They will go to the beach tomorrow

• She always eats breakfast at 8 am

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the correct form of the present progressive tense for 'I meet Peter for a drink later'?

• I are meeting

• I be meeting

• I is meeting

• I am meeting

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following is a correct wh-question in the present progressive tense?

• How much money they invest in the company?

• Which route are you taking to the conference this week?

• Who am I sending to the meeting?

• When are you choosing the colors for the room?

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the correct negative form in the present progressive tense for 'He is lying'?

• He is lying / He is telling

• He is lying / He isn't telling

• He isn't lying / He isn't telling

• He isn't lying / He is telling

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following is a correct example of a tag question in the present progressive tense?

• She is working at IBM anymore, is she?

• They are going on the trek to South America, are they?

• I'm buying tickets for everyone, aren't I?

• He is coming with me dressed like that, isn't he?

Tags

CCSS.L.5.2C