Names: Date:
Progressive
Verb
Tense
Practice
Part 1: Choose the Correct Perfect Tense Verb
Select the correct perfect tense verb for the following sentences. Circle your answer.
1. I was planning to cook dinner but fell asleep instead.
a. present progressive
b. past progressive
c. future progressive
2. Bobby will be walking across the stage to pick up
his diploma in just two days!
a. present progressive
b. past progressive
c. future progressive
3. It is freezing outside this morning.
a. present progressive
b. past progressive
c. future progressive
4. He was texting someone but stopped
as soon as I walked into the room.
a. present progressive
b. past progressive
c. future progressive
5. She is gesturing for us to walk over and sit down with her.
a. present progressive
b. past progressive
c. future progressive
6. I will be calling you with good news as soon I
know for sure.
a. present progressive
b. past progressive
c. future progressive
7. I was watching that show but Steve changed
the channel.
a. present progressive
b. past progressive
c. future progressive
8. I am smiling because I am so happy.
a. present progressive
b. past progressive
c. future progressive
9. My dog is barking at the neighbor’s cat.
a. present progressive
b. past progressive
c. future progressive
10. I will be visiting the castle this time next week.
a. present progressive
b. past progressive
c. future progressive
Part 2: Write Progressive Tense Sentences
Write an original sentence with each of the following verbs using the progressive tense form in parentheses for each.
1. sing (future progressive)
2. dance (past progressive)
3. play (present progressive)
4. study (future progressive)
5. jump (past progressive)
