Exploring Simple Past and Past Progressive Tenses

What did Eric do while he was working on his project?

• He kept it a secret.

• He didn't mention it to anyone.

• He told a few friends.

• He announced it publicly.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

Which of the following is an example of past progressive?

• He will work tomorrow.

• He worked yesterday.

• He was working on his project.

• He works every day.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Why do we use the past progressive tense?

• To describe a completed action in the past.

• To describe an ongoing action at a specific time in the past.

• To describe a future action.

• To describe a habitual action.

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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 correctly uses the past progressive tense?

• They were playing soccer when it started to rain.

• They play soccer every weekend.

• They will play soccer tomorrow.

• They played soccer last weekend.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the correct form of the verb in the past progressive tense?

• Was/Were + present participle

• Will + base form

• Has/Have + past participle

• Is/Are + present participle

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following is NOT typically used in the past progressive tense?

• Non-action verbs

• Interrupted actions

• Ongoing actions

• Action verbs

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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

How do you form a negative sentence in the past progressive tense?

• Use 'will not' + base form

• Use 'was not' or 'were not' + present participle

• Use 'did not' + base form

• Use 'has not' + past participle

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the correct short answer to the question 'Were you playing?'

• No, I don't.

• Yes, I am.

• No, I wasn't.

• Yes, I was.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which verb tense is used to describe a series of completed actions in the past?

• Simple past

• Future simple

• Past progressive

• Present perfect

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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

Why is the present perfect tense used in the sentence 'Neil sings and plays the guitar really well. He has performed at a few parties'?

• To describe an ongoing action

• To show a connection between past actions and the present

• To describe a habitual action

• To describe a future action

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D