Choose the progressive or emphatic verb tense that is used in each sentence.
18.Ms. Palmer has been organizing the class schedules for us.
present perfect progressive
past progressive
present progressive
19.We had been listening to the radio when the lights went out.
present perfect progressive
past progressive
past perfect progressive
20.Kalman had been sleeping throughout that memorable day.
future perfect progressive
past perfect progressive
present perfect progressive
21.Sammi will have been writing her novel for two years this week.
present progressive
future progressive
future perfect progressive
Which sentence uses the present progressive verb tense?
A. Toni is hosting a picnic at the park.
B. She has invited her entire class to enjoy the fun.
C. The class will play games and go on a scavenger hunt.
D. Prizes for the winners of the games will be given during the day.
18. present perfect progressive
19. past perfect progressive
20. past perfect progressive
21. future perfect progressive
18. The progressive verb tense used in this sentence is present perfect progressive: "has been organizing."
To determine this tense, look for the helping verb "has been" followed by the present participle "organizing." The present perfect progressive tense is formed by using the helping verb "have" or "has," followed by "been," and then the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb.
19. The progressive verb tense used in this sentence is past perfect progressive: "had been listening."
To determine this tense, look for the helping verb "had been" followed by the present participle "listening." The past perfect progressive tense is formed by using the helping verb "had," followed by "been," and then the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb.
20. The progressive verb tense used in this sentence is past perfect progressive: "had been sleeping."
To determine this tense, look for the helping verb "had been" followed by the present participle "sleeping." The past perfect progressive tense is formed by using the helping verb "had," followed by "been," and then the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb.
21. The progressive verb tense used in this sentence is future perfect progressive: "will have been writing."
To determine this tense, look for the helping verb "will have been" followed by the present participle "writing." The future perfect progressive tense is formed by using the helping verb "will have," followed by "been," and then the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb.