Identify
the Tense
the Tense
“She is reading a book.”
Present progressive
I _______ (to dance) right now.
am dancing
What helping verb do we use in present progressive?
am, is, are
Find the mistake: “She am walking to school.”
is walking
What ending do all progressive verbs have?
-ing
“They were playing soccer yesterday.”
Past progressive
She _______ (to watch) TV when the power went out.
was watching
What helping verb do we use in past progressive?
was, were
Find the mistake: “They was eating dinner.”
were eating
Create a sentence using am eating.
Answers will vary.
“I will be studying for the test tomorrow.”
Future progressive
We _______ (to study) when the teacher arrived.
were studying
What helping verb do we use in future progressive?
will be
Find the mistake: “We will are playing later.”
will be playing
Create a sentence using was running.
Answers will vary.
“He was talking on the phone when it started to rain.”
Past progressive
They _______ (to play) soccer at 5 p.m. tomorrow.
will be playing
Choose the correct form: “He ___ (to run) right now."
is running
Find the mistake: “He is swiming fast.”
swimming
Create a sentence using will be dancing.
Anwers will vary.
“We are eating lunch right now.”
Present progressive
My friends _______ (to travel) to Mexico next week.
will be traveling
Choose the correct form: “They ___ (to sleep) when I called.”
were sleeping
Find the mistake: “I will being going to the park.”
will be going
What’s the difference between was reading and is reading?
Was reading = past; is reading = present