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OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Which sentence contains a progressive verb? A. I was hoping to see some of my friends at the swimming pool. B. The repairs to the roof have cost more than my parents expected. C. We will bring potato salad and drinks to the cookout. D. Has Kevin returned his library books yet?

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

@iGreen

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

@chycora

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

@fallenangelorchid

OpenStudy (frizz):

A progressive verb is a form of a verb in which its gerund (or present participle) is used with any form of the verb "to be"

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

@YOUNGSUPERMAN

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Ok

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

I think its C

OpenStudy (chycora):

i think it's c 2

OpenStudy (frizz):

I say you're correct.

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Thank you guys. I'll give you all medals

OpenStudy (frizz):

Thanks! Glad to be of an assistance.

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

I only got to give one person one actually

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

Not C!!!! Look again!!

OpenStudy (frizz):

Is it not TJ?

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Nevermind about it... Can I get help with a little more

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

Look at A. Was is a form of the verb To Be and hoping is a present participle!!!!

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Which answer best describes the verb tenses in the sentence? While my father works outside, my mother usually prepares dinner for the family. A. The verb tenses are consistent. B. The verb tenses shift.

OpenStudy (frizz):

That was my second guess.

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Any ideas

OpenStudy (frizz):

The verb tense doesn't seem to shift. It stays in the same tense for both of the sentences.

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

So its A

OpenStudy (frizz):

Correct.

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

@Tjbrew

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Ok next one

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

The two verbs are " works" and "prepares" ...are they the same? ;)

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Which answer best describes the verb tenses in the sentence? While my dad brings the car around, I waited with the grocery cart. A. The verb tenses shift. B. The verb tenses are consistent.

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

Yes you are correct...A. :)

OpenStudy (frizz):

Check the verbs here... They are in different tenses.

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

Verbs are waited and brings are they the same??????

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

So this one is A

OpenStudy (frizz):

One is the past tense (waited).

OpenStudy (frizz):

So yes. A.

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

You got it!!

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Which answer best describes the verb tenses in the sentence? Before she tries the lock, we went to the back door. A. The verb tenses are consistent. B. The verb tenses shift.

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

@Tjbrew

OpenStudy (frizz):

Look at tries and went.

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

B

OpenStudy (frizz):

Correct.

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Which answer corrects the shift in verb tense in the sentence? To earn his allowance this week, Josh must mow the lawn and trimmed the bushes. A. To earn his allowance this week, Josh will have mowed the lawn and trim the bushes. B. To earn his allowance this week, Josh must have mowed the lawn and trim the bushes. C. To earn his allowance this week, Josh must mow the lawn and trim the bushes. D. To earn his allowance this week, Josh must mow the lawn and is trimming the bushes.

OpenStudy (frizz):

What do you think?

OpenStudy (frizz):

Think about keeping it in the present tense.

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

C

OpenStudy (frizz):

Correct!

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

@Warriorz13

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Ok

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Which answer corrects the shift in verb tense in the sentence? Matt saw the lost cat, and he looks for its owner. A. Matt will see the lost cat, and he looks for its owner. B. Matt has seen the lost cat, and he looks for its owner. C. Matt saw the lost cat, and he had looked for its owner. D. Matt saw the lost cat, and he looked for its owner.

OpenStudy (frizz):

This is in the past tense. What do you think?

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

B

OpenStudy (frizz):

Wrong. Has seen is not correct grammar.

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

C

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

Think past tense for both verbs

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

C is wrong

OpenStudy (frizz):

I just saw had looked.

OpenStudy (frizz):

That's wrong as well, my mistake.

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

We got to get it corrected. What is the answer

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

Matt saw past tense and he looked past tense!!

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

So D

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

so which one matches that?

OpenStudy (frizz):

Yes!

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

YES!!!

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Which verb is progressive? A. has thrown B. will have thrown C. does throw D. will have been throwing

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

@Tjbrew

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Any clue @Frizz

OpenStudy (frizz):

Remember earlier. A progressive verb is a form of a verb in which its gerund (or present participle) is used with any form of the verb "to be"

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

D

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

@taylor12344

OpenStudy (frizz):

That doesn't sound right when you say it out loud.

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

B

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

any form of the verb To Be + the present participle of another verb...which one matches that?

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Is that correct so we can move on @Tjbrew

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

"BEEN" is a form of the verb to be...so the answer has to be???

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

4 more questions to go

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

Not B but ???

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

D. will have been throwing

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

C

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

Ryan said D. earlier I believe and was correct..ok next...

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Yea I did

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Which verb is progressive? A. had done B. were doing C. will be done D. shall do

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

@Tjbrew

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

Based off of the past examples which has a form of the verb To Be and a present participle (ending in ING)

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Is it b

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

dang server keeps lagging me out!! UGH!!

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

you got it!!

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

2 more

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Which sentence contains a progressive verb? A. The lions will be entering the ring in a few minutes. B. We have fished at the lake three or four times this year. C. Today we hope for clear skies. D. The tigers roared loudly. @Tjbrew

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

@Frizz

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

Which one has this in it? ;) be entering

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

A

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

Yep!! ;) You got it!!

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

Thank you guys

OpenStudy (ryanwhite499):

I'm closing this question

OpenStudy (tjbrew):

You are very welcome!! Good Luck to you!!

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