Let me work through each question step by step to find the correct progressive tense verb.
Question 1: They _______ in Freeland for more than 10 years. (present progressive)
- Subject: "They" (plural)
- Present progressive = am/is/are + verb-ing
- For "they" we use "are"
- Answer:
are living ✓
Question 2: By morning, it _______ over 12 hours. (future progressive)
- Subject: "it" (singular)
- Future progressive = will be + verb-ing
- Answer:
will be snowing ✓
Question 3: My friends _______ me more than once. (past progressive)
- Subject: "My friends" (plural)
- Past progressive = was/were + verb-ing
- For plural subjects we use "were"
- Answer:
were calling ✓
Question 4: Chris _______ more than one puzzle. (present progressive)
- Subject: "Chris" (singular - one person)
- Present progressive = am/is/are + verb-ing
- For singular third person (he/she/it) we use "is"
- Answer:
is solving ✓
Question 5: Gaby _______ by the time I got there. (past progressive)
- Subject: "Gaby" (singular - one person)
- Past progressive = was/were + verb-ing
- For singular subjects we use "was"
- Answer:
was eating ✓
Question 6: 5th graders _______ 100 books by the end of the year. (future progressive)
- Subject: "5th graders" (plural)
- Future progressive = will be + verb-ing
- Answer:
will be reading ✓
Final Answer:
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
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of verb worksheet 5th grade.
