Progressive Verb Tenses

Grade 4 Grammar Worksheet

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Circle the verb that completes each sentence.

1.
Which verb completes the sentence? “Shh! The baby ___ in the next room.”
- is sleeping
- slept
- was sleeping
- will sleep
2.
Which verb completes the sentence? “Look! A hawk ___ over the field.”
- will circle
- circled
- was circling
- is circling
3.
Which verb completes the sentence? “When the storm started, the players ___ soccer.”
- will be playing
- was playing
- were playing
- are playing
4.
Which verb completes the sentence? “When you arrive tomorrow, I ___ the dishes.”
- were washing
- was washing
- washed
- will be washing
5.
Which verb completes the sentence? “While Dad cooked dinner, the kids ___ the table.”
- were setting
- are setting
- will be setting
- was setting
6.
Which verb completes the sentence? “At 8:00 last night, Grandpa ___ the stars with his telescope.”
- was watching
- is watching
- were watching
- will be watching

Progressive Verb Tenses

Answer Key - Grade 4 Grammar Worksheet

Circle the verb that completes each sentence.

1.
Which verb completes the sentence? “Shh! The baby ___ in the next room.”
- is sleeping
- slept
- was sleeping
- will sleep
2.
Which verb completes the sentence? “Look! A hawk ___ over the field.”
- will circle
- circled
- was circling
- is circling
3.
Which verb completes the sentence? “When the storm started, the players ___ soccer.”
- will be playing
- was playing
- were playing
- are playing
4.
Which verb completes the sentence? “When you arrive tomorrow, I ___ the dishes.”
- were washing
- was washing
- washed
- will be washing
5.
Which verb completes the sentence? “While Dad cooked dinner, the kids ___ the table.”
- were setting
- are setting
- will be setting
- was setting
6.
Which verb completes the sentence? “At 8:00 last night, Grandpa ___ the stars with his telescope.”
- was watching
- is watching
- were watching
- will be watching