Progressive Verb Tenses

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What is the present progressive tense?

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The present progressive tense describes an action that is currently happening. It is formed using 'am/is/are' + the verb ending in -ing. Example: 'She is reading a book.'

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CCSS.L.5.1C

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What is the past progressive tense?

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The past progressive tense describes an action that was happening at a specific time in the past. It is formed using 'was/were' + the verb ending in -ing. Example: 'They were playing soccer.'

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CCSS.L.5.1C

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What is the future progressive tense?

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The future progressive tense describes an action that will be happening at a specific time in the future. It is formed using 'will be' + the verb ending in -ing. Example: 'I will be studying for my test.'

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CCSS.L.5.1C

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Identify the verb form: 'is becoming'.

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Present progressive tense.

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CCSS.L.5.1C

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Fill in the blank: I _____ doing my homework tonight. (Future)

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will be

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CCSS.L.5.1C

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Identify the verb form: 'was making'.

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Past progressive tense.

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CCSS.L.5.1C

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Identify the verb form: 'will be talking'.

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Future progressive tense.

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CCSS.L.5.1C

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Which tense is used in the sentence: 'The ride at the amusement park will be closing soon.'?

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Future progressive tense.

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CCSS.L.5.1C

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What auxiliary verbs are used in the present progressive tense?

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Am, is, are.

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CCSS.L.5.1C

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What auxiliary verbs are used in the past progressive tense?

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Was, were.