Class 3-3: Using Expressions of Place with Progressive Tenses
Rule: You will often see an expression of place after the auxiliary verb be and the main verb ending with -ing. An expression of place always starts with a preposition. | Examples: 1. Mike is playing at the playground. 2. Seth is sleeping on the couch. 3. Eric was studying at his desk. 4. Emily was reading on the porch. |
Sentence Structure Formula for Expressions of Place: subject + verb/verb phrase + prepositional phrase. 1. It is raining in Seattle. | |
Exercise
Exercise 1: Answer each question using the expression of place. The location of the subject is in parenthesis.
1. Question: Where is mom? (work / in / office)
Answer: Mom is working in her office.
2. Question: Where is Mike? (relax / at / home)
Answer: ___________________________________
3. Question: Where is Dad ? (drive / to / store)
Answer: ___________________________________
4. Question: Is Jenny here? (sleep / in / bedroom)
Answer: ___________________________________
5. Question: Where are you going for vacation? (travel / to / California)
Answer: ___________________________________
6. Question: Where is Tom going? (leave / for / airport)
Answer: ___________________________________
7. Question: Where is the cat? (hide / under / bed)
Answer: ___________________________________
8. Question: Where is that great smell? (come / from / kitchen)
Answer: ___________________________________
9. Question: Where is the dog? (play / underneath / table)
Answer: ___________________________________
10. Question: Why is Jan leaving? (move / to / New York)
Answer: ___________________________________
11. Question: Where is Mike? (go / to / bookstore )
Answer: ___________________________________
Tag:Verbs (Part 2)
