To solve this problem, we need to fill in the blanks with the correct progressive tense verb that matches the tense indicated in parentheses. Let's go through each sentence step by step:
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1. The Johnson family ________ in Georgia for the past five years. (past progressive)
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Tense: Past progressive
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Progressive form: "were/was + -ing"
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Subject: "The Johnson family" (plural)
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Correct verb: "were living"
Answer:
were living
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2. The weatherman said that it ________ by morning. (future progressive)
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Tense: Future progressive
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Progressive form: "will be + -ing"
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Subject: "it"
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Correct verb: "will be snowing"
Answer:
will be snowing
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3. My best friends ________ me nonstop last night. (past progressive)
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Tense: Past progressive
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Progressive form: "were/was + -ing"
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Subject: "My best friends" (plural)
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Correct verb: "were texting"
Answer:
were texting
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4. Chris ________ a crossword puzzle at his desk. (present progressive)
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Tense: Present progressive
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Progressive form: "is/are + -ing"
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Subject: "Chris" (singular)
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Correct verb: "is solving"
Answer:
is solving
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5. Jen ________ by the time I got to the restaurant. (past progressive)
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Tense: Past progressive
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Progressive form: "were/was + -ing"
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Subject: "Jen" (singular)
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Correct verb: "was eating"
Answer:
was eating
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6. We ________ to go see a movie, but my parents couldn’t take us. (past progressive)
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Tense: Past progressive
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Progressive form: "were/was + -ing"
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Subject: "We" (plural)
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Correct verb: "were wanting"
Answer:
were wanting
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Final Answers:
1.
were living
2.
will be snowing
3.
were texting
4.
is solving
5.
was eating
6.
were wanting
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{were living, will be snowing, were texting, is solving, was eating, were wanting}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of progressive verb tense worksheet.
