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Which verb tense is used to describe actions continuing at the moment of speaking?
Which verb tense is used to describe actions continuing at the moment of speaking?
- Simple past
- Present progressive (correct)
- Present perfect
- Simple present
The simple present tense is only used to describe actions happening right now.
The simple present tense is only used to describe actions happening right now.
False (B)
The future progressive tense is formed using will be + ______.
The future progressive tense is formed using will be + ______.
ing
Which tense is used to describe an action that will be completed by a particular future time?
Which tense is used to describe an action that will be completed by a particular future time?
Irregular verbs follow a consistent pattern when forming the simple past tense.
Irregular verbs follow a consistent pattern when forming the simple past tense.
Match the verb tense with its correct structure:
Match the verb tense with its correct structure:
Which of the following is an example of the present perfect progressive tense?
Which of the following is an example of the present perfect progressive tense?
The past progressive tense is formed using was/were + ______.
The past progressive tense is formed using was/were + ______.
The future perfect progressive tense describes an action that started in the past and will continue up to a specific point in the future.
The future perfect progressive tense describes an action that started in the past and will continue up to a specific point in the future.
Which tense is typically used for 'general' time and permanent situations?
Which tense is typically used for 'general' time and permanent situations?
Which of the following sentences uses the past perfect tense correctly?
Which of the following sentences uses the past perfect tense correctly?
Progressive tenses always indicate completed actions.
Progressive tenses always indicate completed actions.
Progressive verb structures are made with be + ______.
Progressive verb structures are made with be + ______.
Which sentence exemplifies the use of a future progressive tense?
Which sentence exemplifies the use of a future progressive tense?
The use of progressive forms always emphasizes that an action is permanent and ongoing.
The use of progressive forms always emphasizes that an action is permanent and ongoing.
In the sentence 'I'm hoping you can help me,' what is the effect of using the progressive tense?
In the sentence 'I'm hoping you can help me,' what is the effect of using the progressive tense?
Using the progressive tense can make requests sound less ______.
Using the progressive tense can make requests sound less ______.
All verbs can be used in progressive forms without changing their meaning.
All verbs can be used in progressive forms without changing their meaning.
Which type of verbs are generally NOT used in progressive forms because they describe states?
Which type of verbs are generally NOT used in progressive forms because they describe states?
Verbs that describe mental and emotional states (like believe, know, and love) are generally not used in ______ forms.
Verbs that describe mental and emotional states (like believe, know, and love) are generally not used in ______ forms.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect because of the inappropriate use of a progressive form?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect because of the inappropriate use of a progressive form?
Modal verbs can be used in progressive forms.
Modal verbs can be used in progressive forms.
Which of the following verbs is typically considered a non-progressive verb?
Which of the following verbs is typically considered a non-progressive verb?
Verbs referring to the use of the ______ (e.g., see, hear, smell, taste) are often non-progressive.
Verbs referring to the use of the ______ (e.g., see, hear, smell, taste) are often non-progressive.
It is always incorrect to use non-progressive verbs in progressive forms.
It is always incorrect to use non-progressive verbs in progressive forms.
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a non-progressive verb in a progressive form to show change?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a non-progressive verb in a progressive form to show change?
The sentence 'I'm feeling fine' is preferable to 'I feel fine', according to standard North American English. Fill in 'True' or 'False': ______
The sentence 'I'm feeling fine' is preferable to 'I feel fine', according to standard North American English. Fill in 'True' or 'False': ______
The sentence 'I feel we shouldn't do it' contains the verb 'feel' used to denote having an opinion.
The sentence 'I feel we shouldn't do it' contains the verb 'feel' used to denote having an opinion.
In the context of asking for someone's opinion, which sentence uses the verb 'think' incorrectly?
In the context of asking for someone's opinion, which sentence uses the verb 'think' incorrectly?
The scales measured my weight this morning. The scales ______ 68 kilos three months ago.
The scales measured my weight this morning. The scales ______ 68 kilos three months ago.
The verb 'measure' cannot be used in the progressive and non-progressive tenses.
The verb 'measure' cannot be used in the progressive and non-progressive tenses.
The phrase 'I'm seeing Leslie tomorrow' implies what meaning?
The phrase 'I'm seeing Leslie tomorrow' implies what meaning?
The phrase 'The cake tastes wonderful' implies that the ______ is wonderful.
The phrase 'The cake tastes wonderful' implies that the ______ is wonderful.
The phrase 'The cake's tasting wonderful' describes a general, permanent state of the cake's flavor.
The phrase 'The cake's tasting wonderful' describes a general, permanent state of the cake's flavor.
According to the content, which of these is an active tense?
According to the content, which of these is an active tense?
Match these common non-progressive verbs with their best definition, in the context of the material:
Match these common non-progressive verbs with their best definition, in the context of the material:
Which tense is represented by the sentence, "I will have repaired the damage by tomorrow?"
Which tense is represented by the sentence, "I will have repaired the damage by tomorrow?"
Continuous forms describe actions as complete and permanent.
Continuous forms describe actions as complete and permanent.
The structure of present perfect tense is have/has + ______.
The structure of present perfect tense is have/has + ______.
When the speaker sees an event as generally ongoing or temporary, which verb grammar would be used?
When the speaker sees an event as generally ongoing or temporary, which verb grammar would be used?
Flashcards
Simple Present Tense
Simple Present Tense
The same as the base form/infinitive, used for 'general' time and permanent situations. Add -s on third person singular (he/she/it).
Present Progressive Tense
Present Progressive Tense
am/are/is + -ing, describes actions continuing at the moment of speaking.
Present Perfect Tense
Present Perfect Tense
have/has + past participle. It describes a past action with some present connection.
Present Perfect Progressive Tense
Present Perfect Progressive Tense
have/has been + -ing. It shows a continuation up to the present.
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(Simple) Future Tense
(Simple) Future Tense
will + infinitive. It expresses information about the future.
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Future Progressive Tense
Future Progressive Tense
will be + -ing. Describes a continuing situation at a particular future time.
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Future Perfect Tense
Future Perfect Tense
will have + past participle. It describes a completion by a particular future time.
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Future Perfect Progressive Tense
Future Perfect Progressive Tense
will have been + -ing. Expresses continuity up to a particular future time.
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Simple Past Tense
Simple Past Tense
Regular verbs: base form/infinitive + -(e)d, irregular verbs: various forms. Describes past events.
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Past Progressive Tense
Past Progressive Tense
was/were + -ing. Describes action continuing at a particular past time.
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Past Perfect Tense
Past Perfect Tense
had + past participle. Describes an action before a particular past time.
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Past Perfect Progressive Tense
Past Perfect Progressive Tense
had been + -ing. Describes a continuation up to a particular past time.
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Progressive Structures
Progressive Structures
Made with 'be + -ing'; shows if an event is ongoing and temporary
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Non-Progressive Verbs
Non-Progressive Verbs
Verbs that describe states (know, think, believe) or the senses (smell, taste) are not often used progressively
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- This is a list of all active affirmative forms of an ordinary English verb, with names, examples, and descriptions of typical uses.
Simple Present
- Construction: Same as base form/infinitive, but -s on third person singular (e.g. I/you/we/they work; he/she works).
- Example: It always rains in November.
- Typical Use: 'General' time; permanent situations.
Present Progressive
- Construction: am/are/is...ing.
- Example: I can't talk to you now; I'm working.
- Typical Use: Actions continuing at the moment of speaking.
Present Perfect
- Construction: have/has + past participle.
- Example: I have worked with children before, so I know what to expect.
- Typical Use: Past action with some present connection.
Present Perfect Progressive
- Construction: have/has been...ing.
- Example: It has been raining all day.
- Typical Use: Continuation up to the present.
(Simple) Future
- Construction: will + infinitive (I/we shall also possible).
- Example: It will rain tomorrow.
- Typical Use: Information about the future.
Future Progressive
- Construction: will be...ing (I/we shall also possible).
- Example: This time tomorrow I'll be lying on the beach.
- Typical Use: Continuing situation at a particular future time.
Future Perfect
- Construction: will have + past participle (I/we shall also possible).
- Example: I will have finished the repairs by this evening.
- Typical Use: Completion by a particular future time.
Future Perfect Progressive
- Construction: will have been...ing (I/we shall also possible).
- Example: In June I will have been working here for ten years.
- Typical Use: Continuity up to a particular future time.
Simple Past
- Construction: Regular verbs: base form/infinitive + -(e)d, Irregular verbs: various forms.
- Example: I worked all last weekend, I saw Jack yesterday.
- Typical Use: Past events.
Past Progressive
- Construction: was/were...ing.
- Example: I saw Jack when I was coming out of the supermarket.
- Typical Use: Action continuing at a particular past time.
Past Perfect
- Construction: had + past participle.
- Example: I couldn't get in because I had lost my keys.
- Typical Use: Action before a particular past time.
Past Perfect Progressive
- Construction: had been...ing.
- Example: I was tired because I had been working all day.
- Typical Use: Continuation up to a particular past time.
Progressive Structures
- Progressive verb structures (also called 'continuous') are made with 'be + -ing.'
- Progressives show how the speaker sees the event, generally as ongoing and temporary.
- Progressives are often used to refer to a short momentary action, suggesting repetition.
Distancing
- Progressives can make requests, questions, and statements less direct by sounding less definite, suggesting something temporary and incomplete.
Non-Progressive Verbs
- Some verbs are not often used in progressive forms because they refer to states rather than actions.
- Modal verbs (e.g., can, must) have no progressive forms.
- Non-progressive verbs often refer to mental states (e.g., know, think, believe) or the use of the senses (e.g., smell, taste).
- A list of common verbs not often used in progressive forms is listed, with sub-categories of mental/emotional states and use of the senses plus more general verbs.
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