Let's solve the task step by step.
The goal is to
identify the tense of each verb in the sentences. All these verbs are in
progressive (continuous) tenses, which describe actions that are ongoing at a specific time.
Progressive tenses are formed using:
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be + present participle (-ing form)
There are four main progressive tenses:
1.
Present Progressive: *am/is/are + verb-ing* → action happening now
2.
Past Progressive: *was/were + verb-ing* → action ongoing in the past
3.
Future Progressive: *will be + verb-ing* → action that will be ongoing in the future
4.
Present Perfect Progressive: *have/has been + verb-ing* → action started in the past and continues up to now (not used here)
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Now, let's analyze each sentence:
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1. Jim is painting a beautiful picture.
- "is" = present tense of "to be"
- "painting" = present participle
→
Present Progressive Tense
✔ Answer:
Present Progressive
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2. They were playing hide-and-seek.
- "were" = past tense of "to be"
- "playing" = present participle
→
Past Progressive Tense
✔ Answer:
Past Progressive
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3. We are baking cookies for them.
- "are" = present tense of "to be"
- "baking" = present participle
→
Present Progressive Tense
✔ Answer:
Present Progressive
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4. James is learning to ride a bike.
- "is" = present tense of "to be"
- "learning" = present participle
→
Present Progressive Tense
✔ Answer:
Present Progressive
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5. They will be hosting a barbecue.
- "will be" = future form of "to be"
- "hosting" = present participle
→
Future Progressive Tense
✔ Answer:
Future Progressive
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6. I am reading an interesting book.
- "am" = present tense of "to be"
- "reading" = present participle
→
Present Progressive Tense
✔ Answer:
Present Progressive
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7. He is preparing lunch for us.
- "is" = present tense of "to be"
- "preparing" = present participle
→
Present Progressive Tense
✔ Answer:
Present Progressive
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8. We were celebrating her birthday.
- "were" = past tense of "to be"
- "celebrating" = present participle
→
Past Progressive Tense
✔ Answer:
Past Progressive
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Present Progressive
2.
Past Progressive
3.
Present Progressive
4.
Present Progressive
5.
Future Progressive
6.
Present Progressive
7.
Present Progressive
8.
Past Progressive
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🔍 Summary:
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Present Progressive: Sentences 1, 3, 4, 6, 7
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Past Progressive: Sentences 2, 8
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Future Progressive: Sentence 5
This exercise helps students recognize how the auxiliary verb ("be") and the "-ing" form work together to show continuous actions across different time frames.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of progressive verb tense worksheet.
