This is the Grade 6 English Quarter 4 Module 3 self-learning module (SLM), “Composing Clear and Coherent Sentences Using Past, Present and Future Progressive Tenses of the Verb.” It is an Alternative Delivery Mode module, First Edition 2020, developed by DepEd Region VI – Western Visayas for learners studying at home. After working through it, learners can recognize progressive verbs and use them to describe actions more vividly in their own writing.
What learners will learn
The module states that learners will be able to:
- define and describe the past, present and future progressive tenses of the verb;
- identify past, present and future progressive tenses of the verb in a sentence; and
- compose clear and coherent sentences using appropriate grammatical structures: past, present and future progressive tenses of the verb.
What a progressive tense is
A progressive tense describes an ongoing action. It shows an action happening at the time it is being mentioned. Like simple and perfect tenses, progressive verbs come in three tenses: past, present and future.
The module starts with these example sentences about Maria:
| Past progressive | Present progressive | Future progressive |
|---|---|---|
| Maria was reading a novel when her mother called. | At this moment, Maria is reading a novel. | Marie will be reading a novel before dinner. |
| She was drinking cold water when Boyblue sneezed beside her. | She is drinking cold water right now. | She will be drinking cold water later. |
| Pinky and Aria were singing when Ate Elay showed up. | Presently, Pinky and Aria are singing. | Pinky and Aria will be singing by the time their recognition comes. |
How to form each progressive tense
Present progressive tense
This tense shows an action that is happening at the moment of speaking or writing. Common time expressions are at this time, presently, now, right now, at this moment and currently.
| Subject | Pattern |
|---|---|
| First person singular | I + am + verb-ing (am studying) |
| Third person singular | He/She/It + is + verb-ing (is walking) |
| Plural, and second person singular | We/You/They + are + verb-ing (are dancing) |
Example: Maria Fe and Imee are writing on the board now.
Past progressive tense
This tense shows two things:
- An action that was going on in the past when another past action happened. Example: I was writing on the board when our teacher came.
- Actions happening at the same time in the past. Example: As our teacher was explaining, we were taking notes.
It often uses the time expressions while, when, as and before. The pattern is subject + was + verb-ing for a singular subject, and subject + were + verb-ing for a plural subject.
Future progressive tense
This tense shows an action that will continue to happen in the future. It uses time expressions such as later, when, this afternoon, this time tomorrow, soon and next week. For any subject, singular or plural, the pattern is subject + will/shall + be + verb-ing.
Example: This time tomorrow, Maria Fe and Imee will be presenting their research to the teachers.
The module also gives a long list of regular verbs (adding, baking, donating, harvesting) and irregular verbs (beginning, bringing, eating, swimming, writing) in all three progressive forms, which learners can use as a quick reference.
Parts of the module
- What I Know: a pretest. Learners pick out the progressive verbs in five sentences, then label each as past, present or future progressive.
- What’s In: a review of simple present, past and future tenses, then a fill-in activity using given tense cues.
- What’s New and What is It: the example sentences, the explanation and the verb lists.
- What’s More: fifteen fill-in sentences, five for each progressive tense.
- What I Have Learned: a short summary of the three tenses.
- What I Can Do: choosing the correct progressive verb from three options.
- Assessment: completing sentences with progressive verbs, then naming the tense of each answer.
- Additional Activities: writing five sentences on the theme “How to control the spread of COVID-19” using given verbs and tenses (for example, wash in the future progressive, pray in the present progressive).
- Answer Key: answers for every activity, with sample sentences for the writing task.
How to use this module
- Learners: Start with the pretest, then go through the parts in order. Write all answers on a separate sheet of paper and do not mark the module. When you finish, check your own work with the answer key honestly, and do not change your answers.
- Parents and facilitators: The module includes notes for facilitators and parents on how to support home learning. Help your child read the directions carefully and ask the teacher when a task is unclear.
- Teachers: The What’s More and Assessment sets work well as practice or quick checks. The COVID-19 writing task shows whether learners can compose their own sentences, not just fill in blanks.
Frequently asked questions
What grade and quarter is this module for?
It is for Grade 6 English, Quarter 4. It is Module 3 of the quarter.
What is a progressive tense?
A progressive tense describes an ongoing action, one happening at the time it is mentioned. It is formed with a form of be (am, is, are, was, were, or will be) plus the verb ending in -ing.
How do I form the future progressive tense?
Use subject + will/shall + be + verb-ing, for example, I will be writing on the board later. The same pattern works for singular and plural subjects.
Does the module have an answer key?
Yes. The answer key covers every activity, from the pretest to the assessment, and gives sample sentences for the additional writing activity.
When should I use was and when should I use were?
Use was with a singular subject (She was drinking) and were with a plural subject (Pinky and Aria were singing).
Full text of the module
The text below is a transcription of the PDF above, as printed.
English Quarter 4 – Module 3 Compose Clear and Coherent Sentences Using Past, Present and Future Progressive Tenses of the Verb
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English Quarter 4 – Module 3 Composing Clear and Coherent Sentences Using Past, Present and Future Progressive Tenses of the Verb
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you
Pre-test are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can best help you on your home-based learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and test. And read the instructions carefully before performing each task.
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.
What I Need to Know
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This lesson will help expand your knowledge on progressive tenses of the verb which, in turn, can enable you to be more vivid when describing actions and ideas in your writing.
In this module, you will learn to:
- define and describe past, present and future progressive tenses of the verb;
- identify past, present and future progressive tenses of the verb in a sentence; and
- compose clear and coherent sentences using appropriate grammatical structures: past, present and future progressive tenses of the verb.
What I Know
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Hello learner! Welcome to the world of progressive tenses! Get yourself ready because we are about to begin with the first activity. Read and understand teach of the directions found in this module.
Are you ready? Let’s begin.
ACTIVITY 1
Directions: Pick out the progressive verbs used in the following sentences. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
- I was planning to visit my grandparents in Guimaras.
- They will be celebrating their wedding anniversary.
- I was talking to mom about my surprise gift for my grandparents when father came.
- They are feeling excited to know what my grandparents’ reaction would be.
- I was saving a lot for this since last year.
ACTIVITY 2
Directions: Look at the verbs you picked out in Activity 1. Identify each as past progressive, present progressive or future progressive tenses. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
- ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________ 5. ___________
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Lesson 1: Composing Clear and Coherent Sentences Using Past, Present and Future Progressive Tenses of the Verb
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What’s In
You have been exposed with many lessons involving tenses of the verbs already. Your added ideas in those prior lessons and activities will be useful in this lesson. Remember the simple forms of the verbs in order for you to understand this lesson well.
Now, using this basic knowledge on simple tenses, try the next activity.
ACTIVITY 1:
Directions: Pick out the verb in each of the following sentences and identify whether it is in present tense, past tense or future tense. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
_________1. Mel celebrates her birthday today. _________2. A week ago, her family planned a surprise for her. _________3. They thought of a beach birthday party for her. _________4. Her parents reminded her siblings not to tell her about the plan. _________5. Indeed, Mel will be surprised later.
ACTIVITY 2:
Directions: Complete each sentence with the correct verb form being suggested by the tense-aspect in the parenthesis. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
(plan- past progressive) 1. Yesterday, the Grade Six children ____ to put up a booth when their teacher entered their room.
(collect-present progressive) 2. They begin working today, and some ____ garbage now.
(sort-future progressive) 3. Tomorrow, they _____ them in preparation for recycling.
(teach-present progressive) 4. Their teacher ____ them the recycling process and everyone is listening attentively.
(need-future progressive) 5. While listening to their teacher, they realize they _____ many more waste plastic materials before they begin with their recycling activity.
Great job! Now, be ready with the next part of your lesson.
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What’s New
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Below are sentences. Read and analyze each set of sentences. Take note of the underlined phrases.
| Sentences A | Sentences B | Sentences C |
|---|---|---|
| Maria was reading a novel when her mother called. | At this moment, Maria is reading a novel. | Marie will be reading a novel before dinner. |
| She was drinking cold water when Boyblue sneezed beside her. | She is drinking cold water right now. | She will be drinking cold water later. |
| Pinky and Aria were singing when Ate Elay showed up. | Presently, Pinky and Aria are singing. | Pinky and Aria will be singing by the time their recognition comes. |
What is It
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After you have finished reading the sentences, take note of the underlined words in the sentences above.
| Set A | Set B | Set C |
|---|---|---|
| was reading | is reading | will be reading |
| was drinking | is drinking | will be drinking |
| were singing | are singing | will be singing |
The words in Set A are examples of verbs in the Past Progressive Tense. The words in Set B are examples of verbs in the Present Progressive Tense. The words in Set C are examples of verbs in the Future Progressive Tense. As you can see, there is commonality between and among them. They are all verbs in progressive tense. But how much do you already know about progressive tenses?
A progressive tense is used to describe ongoing action. It shows action happening at the time when they are being mentioned.
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Just like simple tenses and perfect tenses, verbs in Progressive form also have three tenses. They are Past Progressive Tense, Present Progressive tense and Future Progressive Tense.
Present Progressive Tense
The present progressive tense shows an action which is happening at the moment of speaking and writing.
- It uses time expressions such as at this time, presently, now, right now, at this moment, and currently.
- Sentences with verbs in the present progressive tense can be formed in these ways:
| Form | Pattern |
|---|---|
| For first person singular subject | I + am + verb-ing (studying) |
| For third person singular subject | He/She/It + is + verb-ing (walking) |
| For plural subject including second person singular subject | We/You/They + are + verb-ing (dancing) |
Examples: a. I am writing on the board right now. b. Maria Fe is writing on the board now. c. Maria Fe and Imee are writing on the board now.
Past Progressive Tense
The past progressive tense shows:
1. an action which was occurring in the past when another past action happened.
It uses the time expressions while, when, as and before.
Examples: a. I was writing on the board when our teacher came. b. While our teacher was preparing the board, we entered the room.
2. actions happening at the same time in the past
Examples:
- As our teacher was explaining, we were taking notes.
- While we were taking notes, our teacher was encouraging us to ask questions.
The Past Progressive tense can be formed this way:
| Form | Pattern |
|---|---|
| For singular subject | Subject + was + verb-ing (was studying) |
| For plural subject | Subject + were + verb-ing (were studying) |
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Future Progressive Tense
The future progressive tense shows an action that will continue to happen in the future.
- It uses the time expressions such as later, when, this afternoon, this time tomorrow, soon, in, on, at, next week, etc.
- It is formed using this format:
| For singular or plural subject | Subject + will/shall+be+ verb-ing |
|---|---|
| (will be presenting) |
Examples:
- I will be writing on the board later.
- Maria Fe will be writing a letter for her friend tomorrow.
- This time tomorrow, Maria Fe and Imee will be presenting their research to the teachers.
Here is a list of verbs in progressive tenses.
A. Regular Verbs
| Present Tense | Past Tense | Future Tense |
|---|---|---|
| is/are adding | was/were adding | will be adding |
| is/are agreeing | was/were agreeing | will be agreeing |
| is/are baking | was/were baking | will be baking |
| is/are believing | was/were believing | will be believing |
| is/are carrying | was/were carrying | will be carrying |
| is/are changing | was/were changing | will be changing |
| is/are describing | was/were describing | will be describing |
| is/are donating | was/were donating | will be donating |
| is/are enjoying | was/were enjoying | will be enjoying |
| is/are enrolling | was/were enrolling | will be enrolling |
| is/are finishing | was/were finishing | will be finishing |
| is/are fixing | was/were fixing | will be fixing |
| is/are gathering | was/were gathering | will be gathering |
| is/are greeting | was/were greeting | will be greeting |
| is/are improving | was/were improving | will be improving |
| is/are installing | was/were installing | will be installing |
| is/are harvesting | was/were harvesting | will be harvesting |
| is/are helping | was/were helping | will be helping |
| is/are joining | was/were joining | will be joining |
| is/are jumping | was/were jumping | will be jumping |
| is/are kissing | was/were kissing | will be kissing |
| is/are kneeling | was/were kneeling | will be kneeling |
| is/are laughing | was/were laughing | will be laughing |
| is/are living | was/were living | will be living |
| is/are matching | was/were matching | will be matching |
| is/are memorizing | was/were memorizing | will be memorizing |
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| Present Tense | Past Tense | Future Tense |
|---|---|---|
| is/are noticing | was/were noticing | will be noticing |
| is/are nourishing | was/were nourishing | will be nourishing |
| is/are obeying | was/were obeying | will be obeying |
| is/are offering | was/were offering | will be offering |
| is/are painting | was/were painting | will be painting |
| is/are performing | was/were performing | will be performing |
| is/are qualifying | was/were qualifying | will be qualifying |
| is/are questioning | was/were questioning | will be questioning |
| is/are receiving | was/were receiving | will be receiving |
| is/are saving | was/were saving | will be saving |
| is/are serving | was/were serving | will be serving |
| is/are talking | was/were talking | will be talking |
| is/are tasting | was/were tasting | will be tasting |
| is/are uniting | was/were uniting | will be uniting |
| is/are using | was/were using | will be using |
| is/are visiting | was/were visiting | will be visiting |
| is/are voting | was/were voting | will be voting |
| is/are waiting | was/were waiting | will be waiting |
| is/are walking | was/were walking | will be walking |
| is/are Xeroxing | was/were xeroxing | will be xeroxing |
| is/are yawning | was/were yawning | will be yawning |
| is/are yelling | was/were yelling | will be yelling |
| is/are zipping | was/were zipping | will be zipping |
B. Irregular Verbs
| Present Tense | Past Tense | Future Tense |
|---|---|---|
| is/are awaking | was/were awaking | will be awaking |
| is/are beginning | was/were beginning | will be beginning |
| is/are biting | was/were biting | will be biting |
| is/are breaking | was/were breaking | will be breaking |
| is/are bringing | was/were bringing | will be bringing |
| is/are catching | was/were catching | will be catching |
| is/are coming | was/were coming | will be coming |
| is/are choosing | was/were choosing | will be choosing |
| is/are doing | was/were doing | will be doing |
| is/are drawing | was/were drawing | will be drawing |
| is/are drinking | was/were drinking | will be drinking |
| is/are driving | was/were driving | will be driving |
| is/are eating | was/were eating | will be eating |
| is/are falling | was/were falling | will be falling |
| is/are finding | was/were finding | will be finding |
| is/are flying | was/were flying | will be flying |
| is/are forgetting | was/were forgetting | will be forgetting |
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| Present Tense | Past Tense | Future Tense |
|---|---|---|
| is/are giving | was/were giving | will be giving |
| is/are going | was/were going | will be going |
| is/are growing | was/were growing | will be growing |
| is/are hanging | was/were hanging | will be hanging |
| is/are hiding | was/were hiding | will be hide |
| is/are holding | was/were holding | will be holding |
| is/are keeping | was/were keeping | will be e keeping |
| is/are know | was/were knowing | will be knowing |
| is/are laying | was/were laying | will be laying |
| is/are leading | was/were leading | will be leading |
| is/are leaving | was/were leaving | will be leaving |
| is/are lying | was/were lying | will be lying |
| is/are losing | was/were losing | will be losing |
| is/are making | was/were making | will be making |
| is/are meeting | was/were meeting | will be meeting |
| is/are reading | was/were reading | will be reading |
| is/are riding | was/were riding | will be riding |
| is/are ringing | was/were ringing | will be ringing |
| is/are rising | was/were rising | will be rising |
| is/are running | was/were running | will be running |
| is/are saying | was/were saying | will be saying |
| is/are seeing | was/were seeing | will be seeing |
| is/are singing | was/were singing | will be singing |
| is/are sitting | was/were sitting | will be sitting |
| is/are speaking | was/were speaking | will be speaking |
| is/are standing | was/were standing | will be standing |
| is/are swimming | was/were swimming | will be swimming |
| is/are teaching | was/were teaching | will be teaching |
| is/are tearing | was/were tearing | will be tearing |
| is/are throwing | was/were throwing | will be throwing |
| is/are wearing | was/were wearing | will be wearing |
| is/are winning | was/were winning | will be winning |
| is/are writing | was/were writing | will be writing |
What’s More
Show your deeper understanding about the progressive tenses by answering correctly the activity below.
Direction: Complete the sentences by forming the correct progressive tense of the verb in the parenthesis. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Present Progressive
- The visitors (enjoy)_____ the food at the moment.
- They (stay) _____ in our hometown for two weeks.
- I (do) _____ my best to make their vacation memorable.
- My eldest sister (prepare) _____ the best menu ever for tonight’s dinner.
- Right now, we (take)_____ pictures of our local attractions.
Past Progressive
- The sun (shine) _____ brightly when we remembered our umbrellas.
- Cassandra and Eduardo (prepare) _____ their cleaning materials before they proceeded to the School Garden this afternoon.
- Mrs. Selibio (go)_____ down the stairs when the pupils arrived.
- While the Sixth Graders (plan) _____ to maintain the cleanliness of the school yesterday, the bell suddenly rang.
- As I watered the vegetables, Joana (clean) _____ the school ground.
Future Progressive
- Next Saturday, I (join) _____ the online class.
- He (submit) _____ his project two weeks from now.
- Soon, we (leave) _____ our Alma Mater, our second home.
- The teachers(have) _____ a meeting this afternoon regarding our graduation.
- We (wait) _____ for immediate reply to our request.
What I have Learned?
- A progressive tense is used to describe on going action. It shows action happening at the time when they are being mentioned.
- Present Progressive Tense shows an action which is happening at the moment of speaking and writing.
- Past Progressive Tense shows an action which was occurring in the past when another past action happened.
- Future Progressive Tense shows an action that will continue to happen in the future.
What I Can Do
Now, let’s try this activity.
Directions: Read the following sentences carefully and pick from the given choices the correct verb for each. As you answer, apply what you learned about the progressive tense of the verb. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
- I _____ my Art project when my aunt arrived from Manila.
(was finishing, am finishing, will be finishing) - At this moment, my sister Irish _____ about her homework, the Food Chain.
(is reading, was reading, shall be reading) - The twins Zandro and Zandra _____ through the city at this time.
(were driving, are driving, will be driving) - My parents _____ about the news before our neighbor knocked on the door.
(are talking, were talking, will be talking) - Our aunt _____ pasalubong when we got downstairs.
(was giving out, were giving out, will be giving out)
Assessment
Below are activities that would test how much you have learned from this module. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your pen now and enjoy answering them.
ACTIVITY 1
Directions: Give the correct progressive verb inside the parentheses to compose clear and coherent sentences. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
- I (read) the headline news when the phone rang.
- At this time, my parents (watch) the latest television news.
- The organizers of the Clean and Green Program in our barangay (invite) us to attend the Clean and Green Symposium tomorrow.
- Unfortunately, I cannot attend the said symposium because I (conduct) a survey about the on-line learning modes later.
- I am happy that, currently, all our community workers (do) their best to maintain the cleanliness of our surroundings.
ACTIVITY 2
Directions: Go back and look at your answers in Activity 1. Identify whether the progressive verb is in the Past, Present or Future Progressive Tense. Do this on your answer sheet.
Additional Activities
Compose clear and coherent sentences using the given verbs and their corresponding progressive tenses with the theme “How to control the spread of COVID-19”.
- Follow- past progressive
- Wear- past progressive
- Wash – future progressive
- Sanitize- future progressive
- Pray- present progressive
Congratulations! You did a good job today!
Now that you had finished your module, it is time for you to check your work on your own. But I remind you to be honest. Just look at your own answers and see how many correct answers you got. More importantly, never change your answers, okay?
Answer Key:
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What I Know
Activity 1
- was planning
- will be celebrating
- was talking
- are feeling
- was saying
Activity 2
- Past progressive
- Future progressive
- Past progressive
- Present progressive
- Past progressive
What’s In
Activity 1
- simple present tense – celebrates
- simple past tense – planned
- simple past tense – thought
- simple past tense – reminded
- simple future tense – will be surprised
Activity 2
- were planning
- are collecting
- will be sorting
- is teaching
- will be needing
What’s More
Present Progressive Tense
- are enjoying
- are staying
- am doing
- is preparing
- are taking
Past Progressive Tense
- was shining
- were preparing
- was going
- were planning
- was cleaning
Future Progressive Tense
- will be joining
- will be submitting
- will be leaving
- will be having
- will be waiting
What I Can Do
- was finishing
- is reading
- are driving
- were talking
- was giving out
Assessment
Activity 1
- was reading
- are watching
- are inviting
- will be conducting
- are doing
Activity 2
- past progressive tense
- present progressive tense
- past progressive tense
- future progressive tense
- present progressive tense
Additional Activities
Sentences may vary.
- We were following religiously the protocols set by the health government to stop the spread of COVID-19.
- We were wearing face masks when we got out of our homes.
- We will be washing our hands later with soap and clean water.
- Barangay officials will be sanitizing the whole barangay.
- We are praying that COVID-19 will stop as soon as possible.
References
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