Which verb tense indicates continuing action?
The PAST PROGRESSIVE TENSE indicates continuing action, something that was happening, going on, at some point in the past. This tense is formed with the helping "to be" verb, in the past tense, plus the present participle of the verb (with an -ing ending): I was riding my bike all day yesterday. hope this helps.
4. Which verb tense indicates continuing action? A. Progressive
B. Present
C. Past perfect
D. Future
Which one is the answer ?
If it is going on now, would you think past tense or future tense?
it would be A
The verb tense that indicates continuing action is the present continuous tense. This tense is formed by using the present tense of the verb "to be" (am, is, are) followed by the present participle (verb + -ing).
To identify the present continuous tense in a sentence, look for the use of "am/is/are" followed by the base form of the verb with -ing. For example:
- She is running in the park.
- They are studying for the exam.
- We are eating dinner at the restaurant.
If you come across a sentence with ongoing or temporary actions happening at the present moment, it is likely using the present continuous tense to convey continuing action.