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Progressive Verb Tenses Worksheet
Write the past, present or future progressive form of each verb.
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Progressive Verb Tenses
14 questions, one page, US Letter. Print it and do it on paper.
On the sheet: A progressive verb shows an action going on: was reading, is reading, will be reading. Fill in the blank with the correct progressive form of the verb.
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About this worksheet
A progressive verb shows an action that is going on: was reading, is reading, will be reading. It is a helping verb (was, is or will be) plus the -ing form of the verb.
A clue word in each sentence gives the time: last night or when I arrived means the past (was or were), right now means the present (am, is or are), and tomorrow or an hour from now means the future (will be).
A worked example
Right now the puppies ___ in the yard. (nap)
- Find the time clue: right now, so the present.
- The subject, puppies, is plural, so the helping verb is are.
- Add -ing to the verb, doubling the p: napping.
Answer: Right now the puppies are napping in the yard.
The common mistake
What it looks like: Leaving out the helping verb: The children playing in the yard.
Why it happens: The -ing word carries the meaning, so the helping verb feels optional.
How to fix it: A progressive verb is always two or three words. Check that each answer has was, were, is, are, am or will be in front of the -ing word.
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