Past Progressive Tense Exercises (20 points)

Instructions:

I. Rewrite the following sentences to form an affirmative or positive statement in the

past progressive tense.

1. The doctor (to test) for genetic disorders.

The doctor was testing for genetic disorders.

2. We (to talk) about our high school reunion.

We were talking about our high school reunion.

3. The actor (to imitate) a known politician.

The actor was imitating a known politician.

4. The teenagers (to use) the cellphone during dinner.

The teenagers were using the cellphone during dinner.

5. I (to comb) my hair, when the lights went off.

I was combing my hair, when the lights went off.

II. Rewrite the sentences from Part I to form a negative statement in the past progressive

tense.

1. The doctor was not testing for genetic disorders.

2. We were not talking about our high school reunion.

3. The actor was not imitating a known politician.

4. The teenagers were not using the cellphone during dinner.

5. I was not combing my hair, when the lights went off.