The document provides information about the progressive aspect of verbs in English. It discusses the three tenses of the progressive aspect - present, past and future. For each tense, it gives the formation using helping verbs and examples. It also explains the uses of the progressive aspect, such as to show an ongoing action or planned future event. Activities and exercises are included to help learners practice identifying and using verbs in the progressive aspect.

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5
The Progressive Aspect of
Verbs
Module in English 5
Quarter 2 ● Week 2
What’s In?

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Hello learner! The crossword puzzle below will help you remember the things
you have learned in the past. Give it a try! Have fun, learn, and enjoy the puzzle.
Crossword Puzzle
Solve the puzzle by filling out the boxes with the correct words.
By: Alona C. Estigo

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What’s New?
Read the situation below and take note of the verbs that end with -ing.
UNDERLINE 8 VERBS that end in -ing from the paragraph inside the box.
While I was passing by your room yesterday, I heard you laughing out
loud. I was wondering what could be funny. Were you listening to your
teacher, or you were doing some other things? I was looking inside but
everything seemed to be in order. Your teacher was teaching very well. I will
be asking your teacher after class.
By: Alona C. Estigo
What is It?
Did you get all the words with -ing form?
These words show an action or being, they are called VERBS. When the verb is in
the -ing form we call it as the present participle form. Example: passing, hearing.
When we put a “be” verb (am, is, was, are, were) before a main verb that is in the
present participle, we form the progressive aspect of verb. The progressive aspect
of verb has also three tenses (present, past, and future).
Example: I was passing by you room yesterday. (Past tense)
Your teacher is teaching very well. (Present tense)
I will be asking your teacher after classes. (Future tense)
Let us learn further. Read and understand the following lessons.
The Three Progressive Aspect of Verbs
1. The Present Progressive Aspect
The present progressive aspect is formed with the present form of the helping
“be” verb (am, is, are), plus the base form of the verb in the present tense with an -
ing ending (present participle). For verbs that end in -e, drop the -e before adding the
ing. In composing sentences using the present progressive aspect, the pattern is as
shown: (Subject) + (am/is/are + base form of the verb + ing)
Examples: I am learning the progressive aspect of verbs today.

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Ana is listening carefully to the explanation of our teacher.
We are expecting a quiz after the discussion.
Notice that the subjects in the sentences I, Ana and We are followed by the
‘be’ verbs am, is and are. The verbs learn, listen and expect were added with –ing.
This is how sentences in the present progressive aspect of verbs are formed.
subject + am/is/are + base form of verb + ing
am - is used when the subject is the pronoun, I.
Example: I am helping my groupmates in the group activity.
(subject + am + help + ing)
is - is used when the subject is a singular noun or pronoun.
Examples: Francis is taking down suggestions.
He is asking questions if it is not clear.
(subject + is + ask + -ing)
are - is used when the subject is plural noun or pronoun and the special pronoun,
you.
Examples: The members are looking for the meaning of the difficult words.
You are going to report our group output.
 The Present Progressive Aspect is used to express:
1. an activity in progress.
Example: I am listening attentively now.
2. a temporary situation
Example: I am sitting with my best friend.
3. an event planned and to take place in the future.
Example: We are expecting a long quiz tomorrow.
4. emotional comment on present habit.
Example: Jacob is always attending the afternoon practice.
5. Repeated action in a series of similar ongoing actions. Example: Liza
is roaming around the room.
2. The Past Progressive Aspect
Use the past progressive aspect to show or tell an action that was happening
or was going on, at some point in the past.
The past progressive aspect is formed with the past tense of the helping “be”
verb (was, were), plus the base form of the verb with an – ing ending (present
participle). For verbs that end in -e, drop the -e before adding the – ing. Study the
pattern below:

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(subject) + (was/were + base form + ing )
Examples: I was writing my notes for the whole hour.
We were reading when the principal arrived.
In the sentences above, the subjects I and We were followed by the past tense
of the helping “be” verb was and were. Then the base form of the verbs write and
read added with the –ing ending.
subject + was/were + base form of the verb + ing
was- is used when the subject is a singular noun or pronoun
Example: I was standing when my teacher called me.
Myra was cheering for me for the entire period.
(subject + was + cheer + ing)
were- is used when the subject is plural noun or pronoun and the special pronoun,
you.
Example: My classmates were praising me after the lesson yesterday.
You were telling a story when Abe stopped you.
(subject + were + tell + ing)
 The past progressive aspect is used to express:
1. an action in progress at a specific point of time in the past.
Example: The children were jogging at 8:00 o’clock in the morning.
2. past action done at the same time with some other event.
Example: Erin was eating when her classmate came.
3. repetition of some ongoing action.
Example: John was playing Mobile Legends all day long.
3. The Future Progressive Aspect
Use the future progressive aspect of verb to tell or show action that will be
taking place at some time in the future. The future progressive aspect is formed by
adding will be or shall be to the base form of the verb with an – ing ending (present
participle). For the verbs that end in -e, drop the -e before adding the -ing.
subject + will be/shall be + base form of the verb + ing
will be and shall be can be used with singular and plural subjects in sentences
Examples: The volunteers will be distributing forms during the meeting next
week.

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The barangay captain shall be monitoring the distribution of the forms.
(subject + shall + be + monitor + -ing)
 The future progressive aspect is used to express:
1. action that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.
Example: The parents will be attending the meeting tomorrow.
(subject + will + be + attend + -ing)
2. duration of some specific action.
Example: My brother will be studying in Baguio City for the next three years.
What’s More?
Activity 1
A. Here are some pictures that show action. Choose the correct answer in the
parenthesis.
1. Mother (is, are) washing the plates in the sink.
2. My brother (is, are) reviewing his lessons.
3. The learners (is, are) reading their books quietly.
4. They (is, are) showing their love to their country.
5. Maria (is, are) sweeping in the backyard.
Images from: https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph

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B. Read the sentences and choose the correct present progressive aspect of the
verbs in the parentheses.
1. Josie (is practicing, are practicing) her serving skills in lawn tennis.
2. Her coach (is watching, are watching) her moves.
3. The other players (is playing, are playing) at the covered court.
4. Abe and John (is observing, are observing) the techniques.
5. The other children (is looking, are looking) at their classmates who are playing
volleyball.
Assessment 1
Read the sentences. Choose the correct verb form in the parentheses.
Example: The dog (was, were) barking when she came.
Answer: was - because the subject (dog) is singular or only one 1.
The policeman (was, were) manning the traffic when the ambulance arrived.
2. The cars (was, were) giving way to the ambulance.
3. The passengers (was, were) looking at the ambulance that passed by.
4. An old man (was, were) lying inside the ambulance.
5. The ambulance (was, were) running fast towards the hospital.
Activity 2
Read the sentences. Write the correct future progressive form of these verbs.
Example: Juan (wash) will be washing clothes tomorrow.
1. George (study)_______________ Criminology when he grows up.
2. He (help) ________________ to keep our community peaceful.
3. His parents (support) __________________ him in his studies.
4. Our country (need)_________________more police officers to maintain the
security and safety of the Filipino people.
5. George (try)__________________his best to become a successful police officer.

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Post-Assessment
Let us determine how well you know your progressive aspect of verbs. Read and
analyze the incomplete sentences below. Choose the letter of the appropriate verb
to complete each sentence.
1. The plants ____________starting to bear flowers now.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
2. The farmers _______ doing bayanihan in the fields next month. A. is B.
was C. were D. will be
3. The farmers ____________ cleaning their farms today in time for the harvesting
season.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
4. Arnold ___________ helping his family in the farm during weekends.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
5. Angelica_____________ serving snacks and water to her parents.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
6. They ___________ cutting and removing all the weeds so that the plants will
bear much fruit.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
7. Heavy rains ________ pouring last week.
A. are B. was C. were D. will be
8. The grasses __________ starting to grow thicker for the past days. A. are
B. was C. were D. will be
9. The green color of the plants _________ beginning to change to yellow.
A. is B. are C. was D. were
10. They ____________ eating their lunch under the big mango tree every Saturday.
A. is B. are C. was D. were

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