Language Function and Construction: Using Verbs and Verb Phrases, Part 4

The video tutorial explains the concept of simple progressive verbs, which indicate actions happening currently. It provides examples such as 'They are playing basketball' and 'The students are walking to class.' The tutorial also describes how to form present tense progressive verbs by adding a helping verb like 'is' or 'are' and 'ING' to the main verb. Additional examples include actions like talking, texting, walking, playing, and working.

What do simple progressive verbs indicate?

• An action that will happen in the future

• An action that is hypothetical

• An action that happened in the past

• An action that is happening right now

Which of the following sentences uses a simple progressive verb?

• They have played basketball.

• They will play basketball.

• They are playing basketball.

• They played basketball.

How do you form a present tense progressive verb?

• By adding 'ed' to the verb

• By adding 'will' before the verb

• By adding 's' to the verb

• By adding a helping verb and 'ing' to the verb

Which of the following is NOT an example of a simple progressive verb?

• Texting

• Talking

• Walked

• Playing

What is the helping verb used in the sentence 'The students are walking to class'?

• were

• was

• are

• is