Progressive Verb Tenses

Front

Which sentence uses the past tense of sleep correctly?

• I were sleeping when the earthquake occurred last night.
• I was sleeping when the earthquake occurred last night.
• I will be sleeping when the earthquake occurred last night.

Back

I was sleeping when the earthquake occurred last night.

Front

Which sentence uses the future tense of close?
Options: The ride at the amusement park was closing soon., The ride at the amusement park is closing soon., The ride at the amusement park will be closing soon.

Back

The ride at the amusement park will be closing soon.

Front

What tense is the verb in: "Maggie and Caroline will be making dream catchers for their friends"? Options:

Past

,

Present

,

Future

Back

Future

Front

Right now, the children _____________ for their test.

Back

are studying

Front

Which verb tense best completes the sentence?
In class yesterday, Isaac ______________ reading the longest book I had ever seen.

Back

was

Front

Which words BEST complete the sentence: Right now I ______________ my dance routine? Options: am practicing, was practicing, were practicing, will be practicing

Back

am practicing

Front

Which words BEST complete the sentence: Next summer Amber ______________ a new camp? Options: are attending, was attending, were attending, will be attending

Back

will be attending

Front

The sky IS BECOMING darker by the minute. What tense is this? Options:

present

,

past

,

future

Back

present

Front

The artist WAS MAKING amazing pictures in his studio. Options:

present

,

past

,

future

Back

past

Front

I WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHING every animal I see at the zoo today. What tense is this? Options:

present

,

past

,

future

Back

future