Present Progressive Tense Practice

This video tutorial explains the present progressive tense, also known as the present continuous tense. It describes how to form this tense using 'am', 'is', or 'are' followed by a present participle (verb + ing). The video provides examples of actions happening now and discusses its use for future activities. It includes exercises to identify and rewrite sentences in the present progressive form, helping learners understand and apply the tense effectively.

What is another name for the present progressive tense?

• Future continuous tense

• Present continuous tense

• Past continuous tense

• Past perfect tense

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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 sentences is in the present progressive tense?

• I am cooking.

• He cooks every day.

• She cooked dinner.

• They will cook.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

To form the present progressive tense, which auxiliary verbs are used?

• Has, have, had

• Am, is, are

• Was, were

• Will, shall

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

Which of the following is the correct present participle form of the verb 'jog'?

• Jogged

• Joggs

• Jogging

• Jog

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

How do you form the present participle of the verb 'move'?

• Mover

• Moves

• Moving

• Moved

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence uses the present progressive tense to describe a future activity?

• The bus arrived yesterday.

• The bus is arriving soon.

• The bus will arrive tomorrow.

• The bus arrives every day.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Identify the present progressive verb form in the sentence: 'The kitten is wearing a giant green bow.'

• Is

• Wearing

• Is wearing

• Green

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence is written in the present progressive tense?

• The Apple was starting to go moldy.

• The children painted during their art lesson.

• The magical lamp is hidden in a dark cave.

• The seagull is soaring above the beach.

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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 sentences is NOT in the present progressive tense?

• She is reading a book.

• He was eating dinner.

• I am writing a letter.

• They are playing soccer.

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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 present progressive form of the verb 'study' in the sentence: 'Mark studies Italian at school'?

• Mark is study Italian at school.

• Mark is studying Italian at school.

• Mark studying Italian at school.

• Mark studies Italian at school.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D