Read the following story: Read the following story:

A Busy Afternoon A Busy Afternoon

It is a sunny afternoon. Mia is sitting in the garden. She is reading It is a sunny afternoon. Mia is sitting in the garden. She is reading
a funny book and is laughing. Her little brother, Jake, is playing with his a funny book and is laughing. Her little brother, Jake, is playing with his
toy car. Their father is watering the plants, and their mother is cooking in toy car. Their father is watering the plants, and their mother is cooking in
the kitchen. Even their dog, Max, is running around happily. the kitchen. Even their dog, Max, is running around happily.
Right now, everyone in the family is doing something! Right now, everyone in the family is doing something!

Questions: Questions:
1. What is Mia doing? 1. What is Mia doing?
2. What is Jake doing? 2. What is Jake doing?
3. What is the dog doing? 3. What is the dog doing?

In the story, Mia, Jake, and their family are doing different activities In the story, Mia, Jake, and their family are doing different activities
right now. We use a special kind of verb tense to talk about actions right now. We use a special kind of verb tense to talk about actions
happening at this moment. This is called the Present Progressive happening at this moment. This is called the Present Progressive
Tense. Tense.

What is the Present Progressive Tense? What is the Present Progressive Tense?
The Present Progressive Tense is used to talk about actions that The Present Progressive Tense is used to talk about actions that
are happening right now or around this time. are happening right now or around this time.

How to Form the Present Progressive Tense How to Form the Present Progressive Tense
It is made up of: It is made up of:
✅ The correct form of the verb “to be” (am, is, are) ✅ The correct form of the verb “to be” (am, is, are)
✅ The main verb + -ing ✅ The main verb + -ing

Formula: Formula:
[am/is/are] + [verb + ing] [am/is/are] + [verb + ing]

Examples: Examples:
 I am eating lunch.  I am eating lunch.
 She is talking to her friend.  She is talking to her friend.
 They are playing soccer.  They are playing soccer.
 We are listening to music.  We are listening to music.
Rules to Remember: Rules to Remember:
1️. Use "am" with "I" 1️. Use "am" with "I"
 I am writing a story.  I am writing a story.
2️. Use "is" with he, she, it 2️. Use "is" with he, she, it
 He is drawing a picture.  He is drawing a picture.
 She is drinking water.  She is drinking water.
 The dog is barking.  The dog is barking.
3️. Use "are" with you, we, they 3️. Use "are" with you, we, they
 You are reading a book.  You are reading a book.
 We are cleaning the house.  We are cleaning the house.
 They are watching TV.  They are watching TV.
4️. Adding -ing to verbs: 4️. Adding -ing to verbs:
 Most verbs → just add -ing  Most verbs → just add -ing
(play → playing, read → reading, jump → jumping) (play → playing, read → reading, jump → jumping)
 Verbs ending in “e” → drop e and add -ing  Verbs ending in “e” → drop e and add -ing
(make → making, write → writing, dance → dancing) (make → making, write → writing, dance → dancing)
 Short vowel + consonant → double the consonant + -ing  Short vowel + consonant → double the consonant + -ing
(run → running, swim → swimming, sit → sitting) (run → running, swim → swimming, sit → sitting)

Instructions: Write a sentence using the Present Progressive Tense for Instructions: Write a sentence using the Present Progressive Tense for
each prompt. Follow the word guide to help you! each prompt. Follow the word guide to help you!
1️. (you – eat – pizza) 1️. (you – eat – pizza)
2. (she – dance – to music) 2. (she – dance – to music)
3. (we – play – in the park) 3. (we – play – in the park)
4. (the cat – sleep – on the couch) 4. (the cat – sleep – on the couch)
5. (they – draw – a picture) 5. (they – draw – a picture)

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in the Present Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in the Present
Progressive Tense. Progressive Tense.
1. She __________ (write) a letter. 1. She __________ (write) a letter.
2. They __________ (run) to school. 2. They __________ (run) to school.
3. I __________ (listen) to music. 3. I __________ (listen) to music.
4. The baby __________ (cry) loudly. 4. The baby __________ (cry) loudly.
5. We __________ (watch) a movie. 5. We __________ (watch) a movie.
Read the following story: A Rainy Afternoon
A Rainy Afternoon Yesterday afternoon, Ben was watching TV when the rain started.
Yesterday afternoon, Ben was watching TV when the rain started. His sister, Anna, was drawing a picture in her notebook. Their parents
His sister, Anna, was drawing a picture in her notebook. Their parents were talking in the kitchen while their dog, Max, was sleeping on the
were talking in the kitchen while their dog, Max, was sleeping on the couch. Suddenly, a loud thunderstorm came, and everyone was feeling
couch. Suddenly, a loud thunderstorm came, and everyone was feeling scared.
scared.
Questions:
Questions: 1. What was Ben doing when the rain started?
1. What was Ben doing when the rain started? 2. What was Anna doing?
2. What was Anna doing? 3. What were their parents doing?
3. What were their parents doing?
In the story, Ben, Anna, and their family were doing different things in the
In the story, Ben, Anna, and their family were doing different things in the past when something happened. We use a special verb tense to talk about
past when something happened. We use a special verb tense to talk about actions that were happening at a certain time in the past. This is called
actions that were happening at a certain time in the past. This is called the Past Progressive Tense.
the Past Progressive Tense.
What is the Past Progressive Tense?
What is the Past Progressive Tense? The Past Progressive Tense is used to describe actions that were
The Past Progressive Tense is used to describe actions that were happening at a specific moment in the past or actions that were
happening at a specific moment in the past or actions that were interrupted by another action.
interrupted by another action. How to Form the Past Progressive Tense
How to Form the Past Progressive Tense
It is made up of:
It is made up of: ✅ The correct form of the verb “to be” in the past (was, were)
✅ The correct form of the verb “to be” in the past (was, were) ✅ The main verb + -ing
✅ The main verb + -ing
Formula:
Formula: [was/were] + [verb + ing]
[was/were] + [verb + ing] Examples:
Examples:  I was reading a book when the phone rang.
 I was reading a book when the phone rang.  She was cooking dinner at 7 PM.
 She was cooking dinner at 7 PM.  They were playing outside when it started to rain.
 They were playing outside when it started to rain.
Rules to Remember:
Read the following story: 1. Use "was" with "I, he, she, it"
  I was sleeping at 10 PM.  I was sleeping at 10 PM.
 He was running to school.  He was running to school.
 The cat was climbing the tree.  The cat was climbing the tree.
2. Use "were" with "you, we, they" 2. Use "were" with "you, we, they"
 You were studying last night.  You were studying last night.
 We were watching a movie.  We were watching a movie.
 They were playing basketball.  They were playing basketball.
3. Adding -ing to verbs: 3. Adding -ing to verbs:
 Most verbs → just add -ing  Most verbs → just add -ing
(play → playing, read → reading, jump → jumping) (play → playing, read → reading, jump → jumping)
 Verbs ending in “e” → drop e and add -ing  Verbs ending in “e” → drop e and add -ing
(make → making, write → writing, dance → dancing) (make → making, write → writing, dance → dancing)
 Short vowel + consonant → double the consonant + -ing  Short vowel + consonant → double the consonant + -ing
(run → running, swim → swimming, sit → sitting) (run → running, swim → swimming, sit → sitting)
Using the Past Progressive with Interruptions Using the Past Progressive with Interruptions
Sometimes, an action was happening when another action interrupted it. Sometimes, an action was happening when another action interrupted it.
 I was eating dinner when the phone rang.  I was eating dinner when the phone rang.
 She was walking to school when it started to rain.  She was walking to school when it started to rain.

Write a sentence using the Past Progressive Tense for each prompt. Write a sentence using the Past Progressive Tense for each prompt.
1. (I – read – a book – last night) 1. (I – read – a book – last night)
2. (he – watch – TV – at 8 PM) 2. (he – watch – TV – at 8 PM)
3. (we – play – in the park – yesterday) 3. (we – play – in the park – yesterday)
4. (the baby – sleep – when – the doorbell rang) 4. (the baby – sleep – when – the doorbell rang)
5. (they – walk – to school – when – it started to rain) 5. (they – walk – to school – when – it started to rain)

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in the Past Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in the Past
Progressive Tense. Progressive Tense.
1. She __________ (write) a letter when the lights went out. 1. She __________ (write) a letter when the lights went out.
2. They __________ (run) to catch the bus. 2. They __________ (run) to catch the bus.
3. I __________ (listen) to music when my mom called me. 3. I __________ (listen) to music when my mom called me.
4. The dog __________ (bark) loudly last night. 4. The dog __________ (bark) loudly last night.
5. We __________ (watch) a movie at 9 PM. 5. We __________ (watch) a movie at 9 PM.

Rules to Remember: Read the following story:

1. Use "was" with "I, he, she, it"
 A Busy Day Tomorrow A Busy Day Tomorrow
Tomorrow will be a busy day for Alex. At 8 AM, he will be eating Tomorrow will be a busy day for Alex. At 8 AM, he will be eating
breakfast with his family. At 10 AM, he will be riding his bike in the park. In breakfast with his family. At 10 AM, he will be riding his bike in the park. In
the afternoon, he will be studying for his English test, and his sister will the afternoon, he will be studying for his English test, and his sister will
be painting a picture. By 6 PM, their parents will be cooking dinner, and be painting a picture. By 6 PM, their parents will be cooking dinner, and
the whole family will be enjoying a delicious meal together. the whole family will be enjoying a delicious meal together.

Questions: Questions:
1. What will Alex be doing at 8 AM? 1. What will Alex be doing at 8 AM?
2. What will Alex's sister be doing in the afternoon? 2. What will Alex's sister be doing in the afternoon?
3. What will the family be doing by 6 PM? 3. What will the family be doing by 6 PM?

In the story, Alex and his family will be doing different things at In the story, Alex and his family will be doing different things at
specific times in the future. When we talk about actions that will be specific times in the future. When we talk about actions that will be
happening at a certain time in the future, we use the Future happening at a certain time in the future, we use the Future
Progressive Tense. Progressive Tense.

What is the Future Progressive Tense? What is the Future Progressive Tense?
The Future Progressive Tense is used to describe actions that will be The Future Progressive Tense is used to describe actions that will be
happening at a specific moment in the future. happening at a specific moment in the future.

How to Form the Future Progressive Tense How to Form the Future Progressive Tense
It is made up of: It is made up of:
✅ The words “will be” ✅ The words “will be”
✅ The main verb + -ing ✅ The main verb + -ing

Formula: [will be] + [verb + ing] Formula: [will be] + [verb + ing]
Examples: Examples:
 I will be sleeping at 10 PM.  I will be sleeping at 10 PM.
 She will be working on her project tomorrow.  She will be working on her project tomorrow.
 They will be playing soccer in the afternoon.  They will be playing soccer in the afternoon.

Rules to Remember:
Rules to Remember:
1. Use "will be" with all subjects (I, you, he, she, it, we, they).
1. Use "will be" with all subjects (I, you, he, she, it, we, they).
Read the following story:
 I will be studying for my test.
  He will be running in the race.  He will be running in the race.
 They will be traveling to the beach.  They will be traveling to the beach.

Complete the paragraph using the correct form of the verb in the Present, Complete the paragraph using the correct form of the verb in the Present,
Past, or Future Progressive Tense. Past, or Future Progressive Tense.
The progressive tense is used to describe actions that (1) The progressive tense is used to describe actions that (1)
_______ (happen) over a period of time. It has three forms: present, past, _______ (happen) over a period of time. It has three forms: present, past,
and future progressive. and future progressive.
The Present Progressive is used when an action (2) _______ The Present Progressive is used when an action (2) _______
(take) place right now. For example, "She (3) _______ (read) a book at the (take) place right now. For example, "She (3) _______ (read) a book at the
moment." moment."
The Past Progressive describes an action that (4) _______ The Past Progressive describes an action that (4) _______
(happen) at a certain time in the past. For example, "They (5) _______ (happen) at a certain time in the past. For example, "They (5) _______
(play) soccer when it started to rain." (play) soccer when it started to rain."
The Future Progressive talks about an action that (6) _______ The Future Progressive talks about an action that (6) _______
(continue) at a specific time in the future. For example, "I (7) _______ (continue) at a specific time in the future. For example, "I (7) _______
(study) for my exam tomorrow at 8 PM." (study) for my exam tomorrow at 8 PM."
All three progressive tenses use the -ing form of the verb. The All three progressive tenses use the -ing form of the verb. The
present progressive uses (8) _______ (am/is/are), the past progressive present progressive uses (8) _______ (am/is/are), the past progressive
uses (9) _______ (was/were), and the future progressive uses (10) uses (9) _______ (was/were), and the future progressive uses (10)
_______ (will be). _______ (will be).

Write a sentence using the Future Progressive Tense for each prompt. Write a sentence using the Future Progressive Tense for each prompt.
Follow Follow
1. (I – sleep – at 10 PM) 1. (I – sleep – at 10 PM)
2. (she – study – for her test – tomorrow afternoon) 2. (she – study – for her test – tomorrow afternoon)
3. (we – watch – a movie – on Saturday night) 3. (we – watch – a movie – on Saturday night)
4. (the teacher – explain – the lesson – at 9 AM) 4. (the teacher – explain – the lesson – at 9 AM)
5. (they – play – basketball – after school) 5. (they – play – basketball – after school)

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in the Future Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in the Future
Progressive Tense. Progressive Tense.
1. She __________ (write) a letter in the evening. 1. She __________ (write) a letter in the evening.
2. They __________ (run) in the park at this time tomorrow. 2. They __________ (run) in the park at this time tomorrow.
3. I __________ (listen) to music while doing my homework. 3. I __________ (listen) to music while doing my homework.
4. The baby __________ (sleep) when we arrive home. 4. The baby __________ (sleep) when we arrive home.
5. We __________ (watch) a movie at 8 PM. 5. We __________ (watch) a movie at 8 PM.

 I will be studying for my test.

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses
(Present, Past, or Future Progressive). (Present, Past, or Future Progressive).
A. Present Progressive (10 points) A. Present Progressive (10 points)
1. She ______ (read) a book right now. 1. She ______ (read) a book right now.
2. They ______ (play) soccer in the park at the moment. 2. They ______ (play) soccer in the park at the moment.
3. My mom ______ (cook) dinner in the kitchen. 3. My mom ______ (cook) dinner in the kitchen.
4. The baby ______ (cry) because he is hungry. 4. The baby ______ (cry) because he is hungry.
5. I ______ (watch) a movie with my friends. 5. I ______ (watch) a movie with my friends.
6. We ______ (study) for our final exams. 6. We ______ (study) for our final exams.
7. The teacher ______ (explain) the lesson. 7. The teacher ______ (explain) the lesson.
8. Look! The birds ______ (fly) in the sky. 8. Look! The birds ______ (fly) in the sky.
9. My father ______ (fix) the car right now. 9. My father ______ (fix) the car right now.
10. The dog ______ (bark) at the mailman. 10. The dog ______ (bark) at the mailman.
B. Past Progressive (10 points) B. Past Progressive (10 points)
11. I ______ (sleep) when the phone rang. 11. I ______ (sleep) when the phone rang.
12. While we ______ (walk) to school, it started to rain. 12. While we ______ (walk) to school, it started to rain.
13. They ______ (watch) TV when the lights went out. 13. They ______ (watch) TV when the lights went out.
14. She ______ (write) an email when her boss called. 14. She ______ (write) an email when her boss called.
15. We ______ (play) basketball when my mom arrived. 15. We ______ (play) basketball when my mom arrived.
16. My brother ______ (drive) home when the accident happened. 16. My brother ______ (drive) home when the accident happened.
17. While I ______ (read) a book, my sister was listening to music. 17. While I ______ (read) a book, my sister was listening to music.
18. The baby ______ (cry) when the loud noise scared him. 18. The baby ______ (cry) when the loud noise scared him.
19. He ______ (wait) for the bus when he met his old friend. 19. He ______ (wait) for the bus when he met his old friend.
20. While the students ______ (take) the test, the fire alarm rang. 20. While the students ______ (take) the test, the fire alarm rang.
C. Future Progressive (10 points) C. Future Progressive (10 points)
21. This time tomorrow, I ______ (travel) to New York. 21. This time tomorrow, I ______ (travel) to New York.
22. They ______ (watch) the new movie next weekend. 22. They ______ (watch) the new movie next weekend.
23. At 8 PM, we ______ (have) dinner at a fancy restaurant. 23. At 8 PM, we ______ (have) dinner at a fancy restaurant.
24. She ______ (work) on her project all afternoon. 24. She ______ (work) on her project all afternoon.
25. By next summer, we ______ (take) a trip to Europe. 25. By next summer, we ______ (take) a trip to Europe.
26. At this time next week, you ______ (take) your final exam. 26. At this time next week, you ______ (take) your final exam.
27. The teacher ______ (give) a lecture at 10 AM. 27. The teacher ______ (give) a lecture at 10 AM.
28. He ______ (sleep) when his alarm goes off. 28. He ______ (sleep) when his alarm goes off.
29. Tomorrow at noon, they ______ (swim) at the beach. 29. Tomorrow at noon, they ______ (swim) at the beach.
30. By this time next year, I ______ (study) in college. 30. By this time next year, I ______ (study) in college.
Write a complete sentence using the given guide words in the correct Write a complete sentence using the given guide words in the correct
Present, Past, or Future Progressive tense. Present, Past, or Future Progressive tense.
A. Present Progressive (Use: am/is/are + verb+ing) A. Present Progressive (Use: am/is/are + verb+ing)
1. (She / read / a book / now) 1. (She / read / a book / now)
2. (They / play / basketball / at the moment) 2. (They / play / basketball / at the moment)
3. (My father / fix / the car / in the garage) 3. (My father / fix / the car / in the garage)
4. (The students / write / an essay / right now) 4. (The students / write / an essay / right now)
5. (I / watch / a movie / with my friends) 5. (I / watch / a movie / with my friends)
6. (We / study / for the exam / this evening) 6. (We / study / for the exam / this evening)
7. (The baby / cry / because he is hungry) 7. (The baby / cry / because he is hungry)
8. (The birds / fly / in the sky) 8. (The birds / fly / in the sky)
9. (My brother / listen / to music / in his room) 9. (My brother / listen / to music / in his room)
10. (The teacher / explain / the lesson / to the class) 10. (The teacher / explain / the lesson / to the class)
B. Past Progressive (10 points) (Use: was/were + verb+ing) B. Past Progressive (10 points) (Use: was/were + verb+ing)
11. (I / sleep / when the phone rang) 11. (I / sleep / when the phone rang)
12. (She / write / an email / when her boss called) 12. (She / write / an email / when her boss called)
13. (They / watch / TV / when the lights went out) 13. (They / watch / TV / when the lights went out)
14. (We / play / soccer / when it started to rain) 14. (We / play / soccer / when it started to rain)
15. (My brother / drive / home / when the accident happened) 15. (My brother / drive / home / when the accident happened)
16. (She / cook / dinner / when her friend arrived) 16. (She / cook / dinner / when her friend arrived)
17. (The baby / cry / when the loud noise scared him) 17. (The baby / cry / when the loud noise scared him)
18. (He / wait / for the bus / when he met his old friend) 18. (He / wait / for the bus / when he met his old friend)
19. (While I / read / a book, / my sister / listen / to music) 19. (While I / read / a book, / my sister / listen / to music)
20. (The students / take / a test / when the fire alarm rang) 20. (The students / take / a test / when the fire alarm rang)
C. Future Progressive (10 points) (Use: will be + verb+ing) C. Future Progressive (10 points) (Use: will be + verb+ing)
21. (I / travel / to New York / this time tomorrow) 21. (I / travel / to New York / this time tomorrow)
22. (They / watch / a new movie / next weekend) 22. (They / watch / a new movie / next weekend)
23. (At 8 PM, / we / have / dinner / at a restaurant) 23. (At 8 PM, / we / have / dinner / at a restaurant)
24. (She / work / on her project / all afternoon) 24. (She / work / on her project / all afternoon)
25. (By next summer, / we / take / a trip to Europe) 25. (By next summer, / we / take / a trip to Europe)
26. (This time next week, / you / take / your final exam) 26. (This time next week, / you / take / your final exam)
27. (The teacher / give / a lecture / at 10 AM) 27. (The teacher / give / a lecture / at 10 AM)
28. (He / sleep / when his alarm goes off) 28. (He / sleep / when his alarm goes off)
29. (Tomorrow at noon, / they / swim / at the beach) 29. (Tomorrow at noon, / they / swim / at the beach)
30. (By this time next year, / I / study / in college) 30. (By this time next year, / I / study / in college)