Progressive Tense Verbs worksheet - Free Printable

Problem: Fill in the blanks with the progressive tense verb to match the tense in parentheses.

#### Solution:

1. They ________ in Freeland for more than 10 years. (present progressive)
- The present progressive tense is formed using "be + verb-ing."
- For the subject "They," the correct form of "be" is "are."
- Correct answer: b. are living

2. By morning, it ________ over 12 hours. (future progressive)
- The future progressive tense is formed using "will be + verb-ing."
- Correct answer: c. will be snowing

3. My friends ________ me more than once. (past progressive)
- The past progressive tense is formed using "were/was + verb-ing."
- For the subject "My friends," the correct form of "be" is "were."
- Correct answer: b. were calling

4. Chris ________ more than one puzzle. (present progressive)
- The present progressive tense is formed using "be + verb-ing."
- For the subject "Chris," the correct form of "be" is "is."
- Correct answer: a. is solving

5. Gaby ________ by the time I got there. (past progressive)
- The past progressive tense is formed using "were/was + verb-ing."
- For the subject "Gaby," the correct form of "be" is "was."
- Correct answer: b. was eating

6. 5th graders ________ 100 books by the end of the year. (future progressive)
- The future progressive tense is formed using "will be + verb-ing."
- Correct answer: b. will be reading

Final Answers:

1. b. are living
2. c. will be snowing
3. b. were calling
4. a. is solving
5. b. was eating
6. b. will be reading

Explanation:

- Present Progressive: Uses "am/is/are + verb-ing." It describes actions happening now or around now.
- Future Progressive: Uses "will be + verb-ing." It describes actions that will be happening at a specific time in the future.
- Past Progressive: Uses "was/were + verb-ing." It describes actions that were happening at a specific time in the past.

Each question specifies the tense required, and the correct form of the verb must match that tense.