Question 1

Read each sentence carefully and select the correct form of the verb. Esther paid for the jacket after she (tried, was trying) it on.

Accepted Answer

A)  tried 
B)  was trying 
A)  tried 
B)  was trying

Question 2

Below are sentences in the past tense. Select the past progressive tense ( was or were + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. We cleared a path to the beach.
We _____________________________ a path to the beach.

Accepted Answer

A)  was clearing 
B)  were clearing 
A)  was clearing 
B)  were clearing

Question 3

Select a form of the verb to be to complete the incomplete progressives in the sentences below.  I paying my dues on time for a change.

Accepted Answer

A)  is 
B)  am 
A)  is 
B)  am

Question 4

Below are sentences in the present tense. Select the present progressive tense ( am , is , or are + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. Jennifer studies for her biology test.
Jennifer _____________________ for her biology test.

Accepted Answer

A)  am studying 
B)  is studying 
C)  are studying 
A)  am studying 
B)  is studying 
C)  are studying

Question 5

Below are sentences in the past tense. Select the past progressive tense ( was or were + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. Luis and Ona traveled in France.
Luis and Ona ___________________ in France.

Accepted Answer

A)  was traveling 
B)  were traveling 
A)  was traveling 
B)  were traveling

Question 6

Select a form of the verb to be to complete the incomplete progressives in the sentences below. The children playing in the park down the street when their mother called for them.

Accepted Answer

A)  was 
B)  were 
A)  was 
B)  were

Question 7

Below are sentences in the present tense. Select the present progressive tense ( am , is , or are + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. I write my term paper.
I __________________________________ my term paper.

Accepted Answer

A)  am writing 
B)  is writing 
C)  are writing 
A)  am writing 
B)  is writing 
C)  are writing

Question 8

Below are sentences in the past tense. Select the past progressive tense ( was or were + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. The taxi driver shouted at the pedestrians.
The taxi driver _________________________ at the pedestrians.

Accepted Answer

A)  was shouting 
B)  were shouting 
A)  was shouting 
B)  were shouting

Question 9

Below are sentences in the past tense. Select the past progressive tense ( was or were + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. The commuters had donuts while waiting for the bus.
The commuters ___________________________ donuts while they waited for the bus.

Accepted Answer

A)  was having 
B)  were having 
A)  was having 
B)  were having

Question 10

Below are sentences in the present tense. Select the present progressive tense ( am , is , or are + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. The twins attend the University of Mississippi.
The twins _________________________________ the University of Mississippi.

Accepted Answer

A)  am attending 
B)  is attending 
C)  are attending 
A)  am attending 
B)  is attending 
C)  are attending

Question 11

Below are sentences in the present tense. Select the present progressive tense ( am , is , or are + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. The daffodils bloom.
The daffodils ____________________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  are blooming 
B)  is blooming 
C)  am blooming 
A)  are blooming 
B)  is blooming 
C)  am blooming

Question 12

Select a form of the verb to be to complete the incomplete progressives in the sentences below.  The guide calling to the other climbers, "I can see the top of the mountain."

Accepted Answer

A)  was 
B)  were 
A)  was 
B)  were

Question 13

Read each sentence carefully and select the correct form of the verb. I can't go to lunch now. I (write, am writing) my letter of application.

Accepted Answer

A)  write 
B)  am writing 
A)  write 
B)  am writing

Question 14

Below are sentences in the past tense. Select the past progressive tense ( was or were + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. I bought toys for the children in the orphanage.
I __________________ toys for the children in the orphanage.

Accepted Answer

A)  was buying 
B)  were buying 
A)  was buying 
B)  were buying

Question 15

Below are sentences in the present tense. Select the present progressive tense ( am , is , or are + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. The panther stalks its prey.
The panther ______________________ its prey.

Accepted Answer

A)  am stalking 
B)  is stalking 
C)  are stalking 
A)  am stalking 
B)  is stalking 
C)  are stalking

Question 16

Select a form of the verb to be to complete the incomplete progressives in the sentences below.  By six o'clock, Myron knocking on everyone's door.

Accepted Answer

A)  was 
B)  were 
A)  was 
B)  were

Question 17

Select a form of the verb to be to complete the incomplete progressives in the sentences below. Amanda majoring in nursing.

Accepted Answer

A)  is 
B)  are 
A)  is 
B)  are

Question 18

Select a form of the verb to be to complete the incomplete progressives in the sentences below.  Juliette and Ernie shopping at Target when the lights went out.

Accepted Answer

A)  was 
B)  were 
A)  was 
B)  were

Question 19

Read each sentence carefully and select the correct form of the verb. We (having, are having) problems with this assignment.

Accepted Answer

A)  having 
B)  are having 
A)  having 
B)  are having

Question 20

Below are sentences in the present tense. Select the present progressive tense ( am , is , or are + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. The guests arrive soon.
The guests _________________________________ soon.

Accepted Answer

A)  am arriving 
B)  is arriving 
C)  are arriving 
A)  am arriving 
B)  is arriving 
C)  are arriving

Exam 15: Progressive Tenses to Be -Ing Verb Form

Read each sentence carefully and select the correct form of the verb. Esther paid for the jacket after she (tried, was trying) it on.

Below are sentences in the past tense. Select the past progressive tense ( was or were + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. We cleared a path to the beach. We _____________________________ a path to the beach.

Select a form of the verb to be to complete the incomplete progressives in the sentences below. I paying my dues on time for a change.

Below are sentences in the present tense. Select the present progressive tense ( am , is , or are + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. Jennifer studies for her biology test. Jennifer _____________________ for her biology test.

Below are sentences in the past tense. Select the past progressive tense ( was or were + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. Luis and Ona traveled in France. Luis and Ona ___________________ in France.

Select a form of the verb to be to complete the incomplete progressives in the sentences below. The children playing in the park down the street when their mother called for them.

Below are sentences in the present tense. Select the present progressive tense ( am , is , or are + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. I write my term paper. I __________________________________ my term paper.

Below are sentences in the past tense. Select the past progressive tense ( was or were + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. The taxi driver shouted at the pedestrians. The taxi driver _________________________ at the pedestrians.

Below are sentences in the past tense. Select the past progressive tense ( was or were + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. The commuters had donuts while waiting for the bus. The commuters ___________________________ donuts while they waited for the bus.

Below are sentences in the present tense. Select the present progressive tense ( am , is , or are + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. The twins attend the University of Mississippi. The twins _________________________________ the University of Mississippi.

Below are sentences in the present tense. Select the present progressive tense ( am , is , or are + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. The daffodils bloom. The daffodils ____________________ .

Select a form of the verb to be to complete the incomplete progressives in the sentences below. The guide calling to the other climbers, "I can see the top of the mountain."

Read each sentence carefully and select the correct form of the verb. I can't go to lunch now. I (write, am writing) my letter of application.

Below are sentences in the past tense. Select the past progressive tense ( was or were + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. I bought toys for the children in the orphanage. I __________________ toys for the children in the orphanage.

Below are sentences in the present tense. Select the present progressive tense ( am , is , or are + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. The panther stalks its prey. The panther ______________________ its prey.

Select a form of the verb to be to complete the incomplete progressives in the sentences below. By six o'clock, Myron knocking on everyone's door.

Select a form of the verb to be to complete the incomplete progressives in the sentences below. Amanda majoring in nursing.

Select a form of the verb to be to complete the incomplete progressives in the sentences below. Juliette and Ernie shopping at Target when the lights went out.

Read each sentence carefully and select the correct form of the verb. We (having, are having) problems with this assignment.

Below are sentences in the present tense. Select the present progressive tense ( am , is , or are + - ing form of the main verb) for the blank. The guests arrive soon. The guests _________________________________ soon.

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Prewriting to Generate Ideas

Developing Effective Paragraphs

Improving Your Paragraphs

Illustration, Narration, and Description

Process, Comparison and Contrast, and Classification

Definition, Cause and Effect, and Persuasion

Moving From Paragraph to Essay

Proofreading to Correct Your Personal Errors

Subjects and Verbs

Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Present Tense Agreement

Past Tense

The Past Participle in Action

Fixed-Form Helping Verbs and Verb Problems

Coordination

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Avoiding Run-Ons and Comma Splices

Semicolons and Conjunctive Adverbs

Relative Pronouns

Ing Modifiers

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Adjectives and Adverbs

Prepositions

Consistent Tense

Consistent Person

Parallelism

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Direct and Indirect Quotations

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