Let’s go through each question one by one. We need to pick the correct progressive tense verb that matches the tense in parentheses — and remember, we write the actual verb phrase, not just the letter.
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Question 1:
> They _______________ in Freeland for more than 10 years. (present progressive)
Present progressive = am/is/are + verb-ing
Subject: “They” → needs “are”
So:
are living
Check options:
a. is living → wrong subject-verb agreement
b. are living →
✔ correct
c. did living → not a real form
d. am living → wrong subject (“I” uses “am”)
→ Answer:
are living
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Question 2:
> By morning, it _______________ over 12 hours. (future progressive)
Future progressive = will be + verb-ing
“It” → singular, but future progressive doesn’t change with subject here — always “will be [verb]ing”
Options:
a. is snowing → present
b. be snowing → missing “will”
c. will be snowing →
✔ correct
d. were snowing → past plural — wrong tense and number
→ Answer:
will be snowing
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Question 3:
> My friends _______________ me more than once. (past progressive)
Past progressive = was/were + verb-ing
“My friends” → plural → use “were”
Options:
a. did calling → incorrect structure
b. were calling →
✔ correct
c. is calling → present, singular
d. do calling → not a valid form
→ Answer:
were calling
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Question 4:
> Chris _______________ more than one puzzle. (present progressive)
“Chris” → singular → needs “is”
Present progressive: is + verb-ing → “is solving”
Options:
a. is solving →
✔ correct
b. will be solving → future
c. was solving → past
d. am solving → for “I”, not “Chris”
→ Answer:
is solving
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Question 5:
> Gaby _______________ by the time I got there. (past progressive)
“Gaby” → singular → past progressive = “was” + verb-ing
Also, “by the time I got there” suggests an action happening at a specific past moment → fits past progressive.
Options:
a. is eating → present
b. was eating →
✔ correct
c. will be eating → future
d. are eating → plural + present
→ Answer:
was eating
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Question 6:
> 5th graders _______________ 100 books by the end of the year. (future progressive)
“5th graders” → plural → future progressive = “will be” + verb-ing
Note: Even though it’s plural, future progressive still uses “will be” — no change for subject.
Options:
a. is reading → present, singular
b. will be reading →
✔ correct
c. are reading → present progressive
d. am reading → for “I”
→ Answer:
will be reading
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Final Answer:
1. are living
2. will be snowing
3. were calling
4. is solving
5. was eating
6. will be reading
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of verbs tense worksheet.
