Class 3-2: Progressive / Action Verbs
He realizes the importance of in-store assembly.
| Definition:
Progressive or action verbs refer to or describe an action or activity in progress. |
Examples:
1. (feel) She is feeling the soft, wool sweater. 2. (think) Tim is thinking about studying at the library. 3. (taste) My mom tastes the sauce. 4. (smell) She smells the corn to check for freshness. 5. (be) The clown is being silly. 6. (understanding) I am not understanding the game. 7. (appreciating) They are appreciating the help you gave them. |
Exercise
Exercise 1: Choose whether the sentence is progressive or nonprogressive.
1. I appreciate the kind things you have done for me. nonprogressive
2. I taste the soup to make sure it is done. ________________
3. She is thinking of a good present to get her brother. ________________
4. The little girl is looking for her lost dog. ________________
5. The butcher is weighing the meat to decide the price I must pay. ________________
6. I am sad the little girl lost her dog. ________________
7. Tom appears to be studying. ________________
8. Seth is smelling the barbecue from inside the restaurant. ________________
9. He is seeing too many patients. ________________
10. Madeline loves to go out with her friends. ________________
11. I fear roller coasters. ________________
12. Mike has a beautiful car. ________________
13. I am thinking about going to the theater. ________________
14. John is being silly. ________________
15. He is having car trouble. ________________
16. He wants to be better at sports. ________________
17. She smells good. ________________
18. I truly appreciate your kindness. ________________
19. I remember my sister’s birthday every year. ________________
20. The comedian is appearing at the club for one night only. ________________
Tag:Verbs (Part 2)
