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Future Perfect Progressive Story 1, Page 1
FUtUre Perfect PROGRESSIVE

(FUtUre Perfect ContinUOUS)
Story 1
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Who are they? What will they have been doing?

Paul and Lindsey are going on a sleigh ride to their friend's house for the
weekend. The snow will be deep, but their horse is very strong. They are
going to travel a long way. They will have been riding in the sleigh for over
an hour by the time they arrive.
Paul's horse, Midnight, will pull the sleigh over the snow. When they arrive,
Midnight will be tired because he is going to have been pulling the sleigh
for over an hour. Midnight will need food and rest because he will have
been pulling the sleigh over all that snow.
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FUTURe Perfect ProgRESSive Story 1 – ExerciSES

A. Answer the following questions. Use the Future Perfect Progressive
tense.
1. By the time Paul and Lindsey arrive, how long will they have been
riding in the sleigh?
2. Why is Midnight going to be tired?
3. Why will Midnight need food and rest?

B. Rewrite the following sentences as negative sentences, yes/no

questions, WH-questions (using the underlined word or phrase) and tag
questions.
Examples for the sentence “Amanda will have been waiting for 30
minutes by the time he arrives.”
Negative: Amanda will not have been waiting for 30 minutes by the time he
arrives.
Yes/No Question: Will Amanda have been waiting for 30 minutes by the time
he arrives?
WH-Question: Who will have been waiting for 30 minutes by the time he
arrives?
Tag Question: Amanda will have been waiting for 30 minutes by the time he
arrives, won't she?
1. They will have been riding in the sleigh for over an hour.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

2. He is going to have been pulling the sleigh for over an hour.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. He will have been pulling the sleigh over all that snow.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

C. Rewrite the story using contractions.

FUTURe Perfect ProgRESSive Story 1 – AnSwERS

tense.
1. By the time Paul and Lindsey arrive, how long will they have been
riding in the sleigh?
By the time Paul and Lindsey arrive, they will have been riding in the sleigh
for over an hour.
2. Why is Midnight going to be tired?
Midnight is going to be tired because he is going to have been pulling the
sleigh for over an hour.
3. Why will Midnight need food and rest?
Midnight will need food and rest because he will have been pulling the
sleigh over all that snow.


questions.
1. They will have been riding in the sleigh for over an hour.
Negative: They will not have been riding in the sleigh for over an hour.
Yes/No Question: Will they have been riding in the sleigh for over an hour?
WH-Question: Who will have been riding in the sleigh for over an hour.
Tag Question: They will have been riding in the sleigh for over an hour,
won't they?
2. He is going to have been pulling the sleigh for over an hour.
Negative: He is not going to have been pulling the sleigh for over an hour.
Yes/No Question: Is he going to have been pulling the sleigh for over an
hour?
WH-Question: What is he going to have been pulling for over an hour?
Tag Question: He is going to have been pulling the sleigh for over an hour,
isn't he?

3. He will have been pulling the sleigh over all that snow.
Negative: He will not have been pulling the sleigh over all that snow.
Yes/No Question: Will he have been pulling the sleigh over all that snow?
WH-Question: Who will have been pulling the sleigh over all that snow?
Tag Question: He will have been pulling the sleigh over all that snow, won't
he?
Paul and Lindsey are going on a sleigh ride to their friend's house for the
weekend. The snow will be deep, but their horse is very strong. They're
going to travel a long way. They'll have been riding in the sleigh for over an
hour by the time they arrive.
Paul's horse, Midnight, will pull the sleigh over the snow. When they arrive,
Midnight will be tired because he's going to have been pulling the sleigh for
over an hour. Midnight will need food and rest because he'll have been
pulling the sleigh over all that snow.
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FUTURe Perfect PROGRESSIVE

Story 2
Who iS he? What will he have been doing?

Pete is a window washer. Today, he is going to be washing windows on the
13th floor of a downtown office building. He will have been washing
windows for almost 10 hours when he finishes all of the windows on the
13th floor. He will be very tired tonight because he will have been working
so hard.
Although the work is difficult, Pete enjoys his job. In August, he will have
been working as a window washer for 5 years. He will have been washing
windows in this city for the past 5 years.
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tense.
1. How many hours will Pete have been washing windows when he
finishes the 13th floor windows?
2. Why will Pete be tired tonight?
3. In August, how long will Pete have been working as a window washer?


questions.
arrives.
he arrives?
arrives?
arrives, won't she?
1. He will have been washing windows for almost 10 hours when he
finishes.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

2. He will have been working so hard.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. He will have been washing windows in this city for the past 5 years
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
C. This is a copy of the original story. Fill in the blanks with the Future
Perfect Progressive form of each verb in parentheses.

13th floor of a downtown office building. He
(wash) windows for almost 10 hours when he finishes all of the windows on
the 13th floor. He will be very tired tonight because he
(work) so hard.
Although the work is difficult, Pete enjoys his job. In August, he

(work) as a window washer for 5 years. He
(wash) windows in this city for the past 5
years.


tense.
1. How many hours will Pete have been washing windows when he
finishes the 13th floor windows?
Pete will have been washing windows for 10 hours when he finishes the
13th floor windows.
2. Why will Pete be tired tonight?
Pete will be tired tonight because he will have been working so hard.
3. In August, how long will Pete have been working as a window washer?
In August, Pete will have been working as a window washer for 5 years.


questions.
1. He will have been washing windows for almost 10 hours when he
finishes.
Negative: He will not have been washing windows for almost 10 hours
when he finishes.
Yes/No Question: Will he have been washing windows for almost 10 hours
when he finishes?
WH-Question: Who will have been washing windows for almost 10 hours
when he finishes?
Tag Question: He will have been washing windows for almost 10 hours
when he finishes, won't he?
2. He will have been working so hard.
Negative: He will not have been working so hard.
Yes/No Question: Will he have been working so hard?
WH-Question: What will he have been doing?
Tag Question: He will have been working so hard, won't he?

3. He will have been washing windows in this city for the past 5 years
Negative: He will not have been washing windows in this city for the past 5
years.
Yes/No Question: Will he have been washing windows in this city for the
past 5 years?
WH-Question: Where will he have been washing windows for the past 5
years?
Tag Question: He will have been washing windows in this city for the past 5
years, won't he?
C. This is a copy of the original story. Fill in the blanks with the Future
Perfect Progressive form of each verb in parentheses.

13th floor of a downtown office building. He will have been washing (wash)
windows for almost 10 hours when he finishes all of the windows on the
13th floor. He will be very tired tonight because he will have been working
(work) so hard.
Although the work is difficult, Pete enjoys his job. In August, he will have
been working (work) as a window washer for 5 years. He will have been
washing (wash) windows in this city for the past 5 years.




FUtUre Perfect PROGRESSIVE

Story 3
Who are they? What will they have been doing?

Everyone is at church. They are listening to the minister. By the time the
minister finishes his sermon, the people will have been listening to him
preach for over an hour. They will have been sitting in the hard pews for
over an hour.
The minister is giving the sermon. It is a long sermon. He will have been
talking for over an hour by the time he finishes. He will have been standing
behind the pulpit for over an hour.
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tense.
1. By the time the minister finishes his sermon, for how long will the people
have been listening to him preach?
2. How long will they have been sitting in the hard pews by the time the
minister finishes?
3. By the time he finishes his sermon, how long will the minister have
been standing behind the pulpit?


questions.
arrives.
he arrives?
arrives?
arrives, won't she?
1. By the time the minister finishes his sermon, the people will have been
listening to him preach for over an hour.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

2. He will have been talking for over an hour by the time he finishes.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. He will have been standing behind the pulpit for over an hour.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
C. Read the description and write down what it is. Use the box below for
help.
pulpit minister pew
church preach hard
1. It is a preacher in a church. Who is it?
2. It is a raised platform. What is it?
3. It is a place of worship. What is it?
4. It is the opposite of soft. What is it?
5. It is a bench. What is it?
6. It means "to give a sermon." What is it?


tense.
1. By the time the minister finishes his sermon, for how long will the people
have been listening to him preach?
By the time the minister finishes his sermon, the people will have been
2. How long will they have been sitting in the hard pews by the time the
minister finishes?
They will have been sitting in the hard pews for over an hour by the time
the minister finishes.
3. By the time he finishes his sermon, how long will the minister have
been standing behind the pulpit?
By the time he finishes his sermon, the minister will have been standing
behind the pulpit for over an hour.


questions.
1. By the time the minister finishes his sermon, the people will have been
Negative: By the time the minister finishes his sermon, the people will not
have been listening to him preach for over an hour.
Yes/No Question: By the time the minister finishes his sermon, will the
people have been listening to him preach for over an hour?
WH-Question: By the time the minister finishes his sermon, who will have
been listening to him preach for over an hour?
Tag Question: By the time the minister finishes his sermon, the people will
have been listening to him preach for over an hour, won't they?
2. He will have been talking for over an hour by the time he finishes.
Negative: He will not have been talking for over an hour by the time he
finishes.
Yes/No Question: Will he have been talking for over an hour by the time he
finishes?
WH-Question: What will he have been doing for over an hour by the time
he finishes?

Tag Question: He will have been talking for over an hour by the time he
finishes, won't he?
3. He will have been standing behind the pulpit for over an hour.
Negative: He will not have been standing behind the pulpit for over an
hour.
Yes/No Question: Will he have been standing behind the pulpit for over an
hour?
WH-Question: Where will he have been standing for over an hour?
Tag Question: He will have been standing behind the pulpit for over an
hour, won't he?

help.
pulpit minister pew

church preach hard
1. It is a preacher in a church. Who is it? minister
2. It is a raised platform. What is it? pulpit
3. It is a place of worship. What is it? church
4. It is the opposite of soft. What is it? hard
5. It is a bench. What is it? pew
6. It means "to give a sermon." What is it? preach




FUTURe Perfect PROGRESSIVE

Story 4
Who IS he? What will he have been doing?

Barry is a magician. Barry has been a magician for many years. This
December, he will have been doing magic professionally for 25 years. He
will have been entertaining many audiences for 25 years.
Currently, Barry is a magician in a show in Las Vegas. In October, he is going

to have been performing in Las Vegas for 3 years. He will have been
entertaining Las Vegas audiences with his card tricks for 3 years.
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tense.
1. In December, for how many years will Barry have been doing
magic professionally?
2. Who will he have been entertaining for 25 years?
3. In October, for how many years is Barry going to have been performing
in Las Vegas?


questions.
Examples for the sentence “Amanda will have been waiting for 30 minutes
by the time he arrives.”
arrives.
he arrives?
arrives?
arrives, won't she?
1. He will have been entertaining many audiences for 25 years.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

2. In October, he is going to have been performing in Las Vegas for 3 years.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. He will have been entertaining Las Vegas audiences with his card tricks
for 3 years.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:


tense.
1. In December, for how many years will Barry have been doing
magic professionally?
In December, Barry will have been doing magic professionally for 25 years.
2. Who will he have been entertaining for 25 years?
He will have been entertaining many audiences for 25 years.
3. In October, for how many years is Barry going to have been performing
in Las Vegas?
In October, Barry is going to have been performing in Las Vegas for 3 years.

questions.
1. He will have been entertaining many audiences for 25 years.
Negative: He will not have been entertaining many audiences for 25 years.
Yes/No Question: Will he have been entertaining many audiences for 25
years?
WH-Question: Who will have been entertaining many audiences for 25
years?

Tag Question: He will have been entertaining many audiences for 25 years,
won't he?
2. In October, he is going to have been performing in Las Vegas for 3 years.
Negative: In October, he is not going to have been performing in Las Vegas
for 3 years.
Yes/No Question: In October, is he going to have been performing in Las
Vegas for 3 years?
WH-Question: In October, what is he going to have been doing in Las Vegas
for 3 years?
Tag Question: In October, he is going to have been performing in Las Vegas
for 3 years, isn't he?
3. He will have been entertaining Las Vegas audiences with his card tricks
for 3 years.
Negative: He will not have been entertaining Las Vegas audiences with his
card tricks for 3 years.
Yes/No Question: Will he have been entertaining Las Vegas audiences with
his card tricks for 3 years?

WH-Question: Who will have been entertaining Las Vegas audiences with
his card tricks for 3 years?
Tag Question: He will have been entertaining Las Vegas audiences with his
card tricks for 3 years, won't he?
Barry is a magician. Barry has been a magician for many years. This
December, he'll have been doing magic professionally for 25 years. He'll
have been entertaining many audiences for 25 years.
Currently, Barry is a magician in a show in Las Vegas. In October, he's going

to have been performing in Las Vegas for 3 years. He'll have been
entertaining Las Vegas audiences with his card tricks for 3 years.




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FUTUre Perfect Story 1

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Who iS he? What will he have done?

What will have happened?
Mr. Jones is a farmer. He owns a big farm. He plants crops in his fields in
the spring. By the time he finishes planting this spring, he will have planted
10 acres of crops. He is going to have planted many crops.
Mr. Jones must finish planting before it starts to rain. He is working hard. At
this rate, he will have finished planting before it rains. Mr. Jones and his
horse will have worked many long hours by the time they finish tonight.
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FUTURe Perfect Story 1 – ExerciSES

A. Answer the following questions. Use the Future Perfect tense.
1. How many acres of crops will Mr. Jones have planted by the time
he finishes planting this spring?
2. Will Mr. Jones have finished planting before it rains?
3. How many hours will Mr. Jones and his horse have worked by the
time they finish tonight?

questions.
Examples for the sentence “By 3 o'clock, he will have finished his homework.”
Negative: By 3 o'clock, he will not have finished his homework.
Yes/No Question: By 3 o'clock, will he have finished his homework?
WH-Question: By 3 o'clock, what will he have finished?
Tag Question: By 3 o'clock, he will have finished his homework, won't he?

1. By the time he finishes planting this spring, he will have planted 10 acres
of crops.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. He is going to have planted many crops.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. At this rate, he will have finished planting before it rains.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

C. This is a copy of the original story without any capital letters. Rewrite
the story using correct capitalization.
Click here to review the capitalization rules on Really Learn English.
mr. jones is a farmer. he owns a big farm. he plants crops in his fields in the
spring. by the time he finishes planting this spring, he will have planted 10
acres of crops. he is going to have planted many crops.
mr. jones must finish planting before it starts to rain. he is working hard. at
this rate, he will have finished planting before it rains. mr. jones and his

FUTURe Perfect Story 1 – AnSwERS

1. How many acres of crops will Mr. Jones have planted by the time
he finishes planting this spring?
Mr. Jones will have planted 10 acres of crops by the time he finishes
planting this spring.
2. Will Mr. Jones have finished planting before it rains?
At this rate, Mr. Jones will have finished planting before it rains.
3. How many hours will Mr. Jones and his horse have worked by the
time they finish tonight?
Mr. Jones and his horse will have worked many long hours by the time they
finish tonight.


questions.
1. By the time he finishes planting this spring, he will have planted 10 acres
of crops.
Negative: By the time he finishes planting this spring, he will not have
planted 10 acres of crops.
Yes/No Question: By the time he finishes planting this spring, will he have
planted 10 acres of crops?
WH-Question: By the time he finishes planting this spring, who will have
planted 10 acres of crops?
Tag Question: By the time he finishes planting this spring, he will have
planted 10 acres of crops, won't he?
2. He is going to have planted many crops.
Negative: He is not going to have planted many crops.
Yes/No Question: Is he going to have planted many crops?
WH-Question: What is he going to have planted?
Tag Question: He is going to have planted many crops, isn't he?

3. At this rate, he will have finished planting before it rains.
Negative: At this rate, he will not have finished planting before it rains.
Yes/No Question: At this rate, will he have finished planting before it rains?
WH-Question: At this rate, what will he have finished doing before it rains?
Tag Question: At this rate, he will have finished planting before it rains,
won't he?
Mr. Jones is a farmer. He owns a big farm. He plants crops in his fields in
the spring. By the time he finishes planting this spring, he will have planted
10 acres of crops. He is going to have planted many crops.
Mr. Jones must finish planting before it starts to rain. He is working hard. At
this rate, he will have finished planting before it rains. Mr. Jones and his
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Who are they? What will they have done?

What IS going to have happened?
Tyler and William are paddling their canoe down the river. They are
traveling a long distance through trees and canyons. They will have paddled
for many miles by the time they arrive at their destination. They are going
to have been gone for 2 weeks by the time they finish their trip.
They are going to have seen many sights by the time their trip is completed.
They probably will have seen many wild animals. They will have eaten many
fish. They will not have seen many other people by the end of their trip.
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1. For how many miles will Tyler and William have paddled by the time
they reach their destination? How long are they going to have been gone?
2. What sights are they probably going to have seen by the time their trip is
completed?
3. What will they not have seen by the end of their trip?


questions.
1. They will have paddled for many miles by the time they arrive at their
destination.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. They are going to have seen many sights by the time their trip is
completed.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

3. They will have eaten many fish.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

FUTURe Perfect Story 2 – AnSWerS

1. For how many miles will Tyler and William have paddled by the time
they reach their destination? How long are they going to have been gone?
Tyler and William will have paddled for many miles by the time they reach
their destination. They are going to have been gone for 2 weeks.
2. What sights are they probably going to have seen by the time their trip is
completed?
They are probably going to have seen many wild animals by the time their
trip is completed.
3. What will they not have seen by the end of their trip?
They will not have seen many people by the end of their
trip.


questions.
1. They will have paddled for many miles by the time they arrive at their
destination.
Negative: They will not have paddled for many miles by the time they
arrive at their destination.
Yes/No Question: Will they have paddled for many miles by the time they
arrive at their destination?
WH-Question: What will they have done for many miles by the time they
arrive at their destination?
Tag Question: They will have paddled for many miles by the time they
arrive at their destination, won't they?
2. They are going to have seen many sights by the time their trip is
completed.
Negative: They are not going to have seen many sights by the time their
trip is completed.
Yes/No Question: Are they going to have seen many sights by the time
their trip is completed?

WH-Question: What are they going to have seen by the time their trip is
completed?
Tag Question: They are going to have seen many sights by the time their
trip is completed, aren't they?
3. They will have eaten many fish.
Negative: They will not have eaten many fish.
Yes/No Question: Will they have eaten many fish?
WH-Question: Who will have eaten many fish?
Tag Question: They will have eaten many fish, won't they?
Tyler and William are paddling their canoe down the river. They're
traveling a long distance through trees and canyons. They'll have paddled
for many miles by the time they arrive at their destination. They're going to
have been gone for 2 weeks by the time they finish their trip.
They're going to have seen many sights by the time their trip is completed.
They probably will have seen many wild animals. They'll have eaten many
fish. They'll not have seen many other people by the end of their trip.






Brett is in the army. Tomorrow, he will leave home to join his troops
overseas for 18 months. He will have trained for 8 months by the time he
leaves. He will have worked very hard by the time he comes home.
By the time he returns, he is going to have been gone for 18 months. His
wife will have worried about him all that time. They will have written many
letters by the time he comes home. She will be happy when he safely
returns.
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1. For how many months will Brett have trained by the time he leaves to go
overseas?
2. By the time he returns, for how long is he going to have been gone?
3. What will they have written by the time Brett comes home?


questions.
1. He will have trained for 8 months by the time he leaves.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. By the time he returns, he is going to have been gone for 18 months.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

3. His wife will have worried about him all that time.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
C. This is a copy of the original story. Go over it and fill in the blanks with
the right words from the box below.
he have to about
written army safely very
Brett is in the . Tomorrow, he will leave home

join his troops overseas for 18 months. He will trained for 8
months by the time he leaves. He will have worked hard by
the time he comes home.
By the time returns, he is going to have been gone for 18

months. His wife will have worried him all that time. They will
have many letters by the time he comes home. She will be
happy when he returns.


1. For how many months will Brett have trained by the time he leaves to go
overseas?
Brett will have trained for 8 months by the time he leaves to go overseas.
2. By the time he returns, for how long is he going to have been gone?
By the time he returns, he is going to have been gone for 18 months.
3. What will they have written by the time Brett comes home?
They will have written many letters by the time Brett comes home.

questions.
1. He will have trained for 8 months by the time he leaves.
Negative: He will not have trained for 8 months by the time he leaves.
Yes/No Question: Will he have trained for 8 months by the time he leaves?
WH-Question: What will he have done for 8 months by the time he leaves?
Tag Question: He will have trained for 8 months by the time he leaves,
won't he?

2. By the time he returns, he is going to have been gone for 18 months.
Negative: By the time he returns, he is not going to have been gone for 18
months.
Yes/No Question: By the time he returns, is he going to have been gone for
18 months?
WH-Question: Who is going to have been gone for 18 months by the time
he returns?
Tag Question: By the time he returns, he is going to have been gone for 18
months, isn't he?
3. His wife will have worried about him all that time.
Negative: His wife will not have worried about him all that time.
Yes/No Question: Will his wife have worried about him all that time?
WH-Question: Who will have worried about him all that time?
Tag Question: His wife will have worried about him all that time, won't
she?

he have to about
written army safely very
Brett is in the army. Tomorrow, he will leave home to join his troops
overseas for 18 months. He will have trained for 8 months by the time he
leaves. He will have worked very hard by the time he comes home.
By the time he returns, he is going to have been gone for 18 months. His
wife will have worried about him all that time. They will have written many
letters by the time he comes home. She will be happy when he safely
returns.






John works in an automobile factory. He works on the assembly line
assembling cars. He works many hours every day. By the time he finishes
working today, he is going to have worked 10 hours. He will have
assembled over 50 cars.
Chris also works on the assembly line in the automobile factory. In

December, he will have worked there for 5 years. By the time he finishes
working today, he is going to have worked over 8 hours. He will have
assembled about 40 cars today.
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1. By the time John finishes working today, how many hours is he going to
have worked? How many cars will he have assembled?
2. By the time Chris finishes working today, how many hours is he going to
have worked? How many cars will he have assembled?
3. In December, how many years will Chris have worked at the factory?


questions.
1. He will have assembled over 50 cars.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. In December, he will have worked there for 5 years.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

3. By the time he finishes working today, he is going to have worked over 8

hours.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
help.
automobile factory assemble

hours car day
1. It is place where people build things. What is it?
2. It another word for "car." What is it?
3. It is a type of transportation with 4 wheels. What is it?
4. Wednesday is one of these. What is it?
5. It means to put something together. What is it?
6. There are 24 of these in 1 day. What are they?


1. By the time John finishes working today, how many hours is he going
to have worked? How many cars will he have assembled?
By the time John finishes working today, he is going to have worked for 10
hours. He will have assembled over 50 cars.
2. By the time Chris finishes working today, how many hours is he going
to have worked? How many cars will he have assembled?
By the time Chris finishes working today, he is going to have worked for
over 8 hours. He will have assembled about 40 cars.
3. In December, how many years will Chris have worked at the factory?
In December, Chris will have worked at the factory for 5 years.

questions.
1. He will have assembled over 50 cars.
Negative: He will not have assembled over 50 cars.
Yes/No Question: Will he have assembled over 50 cars?

WH-Question: What will he have assembled?
Tag Question: He will have assembled over 50 cars, won't he?
2. In December, he will have worked there for 5 years.
Negative: In December, he will not have worked there for 5 years.
Yes/No Question: In December, will he have worked there for 5 years?
WH-Question: In December, who will have worked there for 5 years?
Tag Question: In December, he will have worked there for 5 years, won't
he?
3. By the time he finishes working today, he is going to have worked over 8
hours.
Negative: By the time he finishes working today, he is not going to have
worked over 8 hours.
Yes/No Question: By the time he finishes working today, is he going to
have worked over 8 hours?
WH-Question: By the time he finishes today, what is he going to have done
over 8 hours?
Tag Question: By the time he finishes working today, he is going to have
worked for over 8 hours, isn't he?

help.
automobile factory assemble

hours car day
1. It is place where people build things. What is it? factory
2. It another word for "car." What is it? automobile
3. It is a type of transportation with 4 wheels. What is it? car
4. Wednesday is one of these. What is it? day
5. It means to put something together. What is it? assemble
6. There are 24 of these in 1 day. What are they? hours




Future Progressive Story 1, Page 1
FUTUre ProGRESSive Story 1

(FUTUre ContinUOUS)
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Who are they? What will they be doing?

What will be happening?
Brad likes to fish. He fishes whenever he can. This weekend, he will be
fishing at the lake. It is his favorite place to fish.
Mark is Brad's friend. Mark likes to fish too. He also fishes whenever he
can. This weekend he will be fishing at the lake with Brad. They will be
camping at the lake all weekend.
Mark will be picking up Brad at 8 o'clock Friday night. Brad will be ready
when Mark arrives. They will be driving all night before they get to the lake.
They are excited about the weekend. Brad and Mark both love to fish. They
love to fish together. They will be fishing together for many years!
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FUTURe ProgRESSive Story 1 – ExerciSES

A. Answer the following questions. Use the Future Progressive tense.
1. Where will Brad be fishing this weekend? Who will be fishing with Brad?
2. What else will Brad and Mark be doing at the lake? When will Brad
be picking up Mark?
3. How long will Brad and Mark be driving before they get to the lake?


questions.
Examples for the sentence “He will be waiting for you.”

Negative: He will not be waiting for you.
Yes/No Question: Will he be waiting for you?
WH-Question: Whom will he be waiting for?
Tag Question: He will be waiting for you, won't he?
1. This weekend he will be fishing at the lake with Brad.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. They will be driving all night.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

3. They will be fishing together for many years!
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

FUTURe ProgRESSive Story 1 – AnSwERS

1. Where will Brad be fishing this weekend? Who will be fishing with Brad?
Brad will be fishing at the lake this weekend. Mark will be fishing with Brad.
2. What else will Brad and Mark be doing at the lake? When will Brad
be picking up Mark?
Brad and Mark will also be camping at the lake. Brad will be picking up
Mark at 8 o'clock Friday night.
3. How long will Brad and Mark be driving before they get to the lake?
Brad and Mark will be driving all night before they get to the lake.

questions, WH-questions (using the underlined word) and tag questions.
1. This weekend he will be fishing at the lake with Brad.
Negative: This weekend he will not be fishing at the lake with Brad.
Yes/No Question: Will he be fishing at the lake with Brad this weekend?
WH-Question: What will he be doing at the lake with Brad this weekend?
Tag Question: This weekend he will be fishing at the lake with Brad, won't
he?

2. They will be driving all night.
Negative: They will not be driving all night.
Yes/No Question: Will they be driving all night?
WH-Question: What will they be doing all night?
Tag Question: They will be driving all night, won't they?
3. They will be fishing together for many years!
Negative: They will not be fishing together for many years.
Yes/No Question: Will they be fishing together for many years?
WH-Question: Who will be fishing together for many years?
Tag Question: They will be fishing together for many years, won't they?

Brad likes to fish. He fishes whenever he can. This weekend, he'll be fishing
at the lake. It's his favorite place to fish.
Mark is Brad's friend. Mark likes to fish too. He also fishes whenever he
can. This weekend he'll be fishing at the lake with Brad. They'll be camping
at the lake all weekend.
Mark will be picking up Brad at 8 o'clock Friday night. Brad will be ready
when Mark arrives. They'll be driving all night before they get to the lake.
They're excited about the weekend. Brad and Mike both love to fish. They
love to fish together. They'll be fishing together for many years!
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(FUTURe ContinUOUS)
Who are they? What are they going to be doing?

Today, there is going to be a parade. At the beginning of the parade, the
mayor is going to be driving by in his carriage. The horse will be pulling the
carriage and the mayor will be waving to the crowd. The crowd will be
waving when the mayor passes by.
Timothy and his grandfather will be standing in front of the store when the
mayor passes them. Timothy and his grandfather are going to be watching
and waving. Everyone is going to be having a good time at the parade.
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FUTUre ProgRESSive Story 2 – ExerciSES

1. What is going to be happening at the beginning of the parade?
2. What is the mayor going to be doing? What will the crowd be

doing when the mayor passes by?
3. Where are Timothy and his grandfather going to be standing when

the mayor passes them?


questions.
Examples for the sentence “He will be waiting for you when you arrive.”
Negative: He will not be waiting for you when you arrive.
Yes/No Question: Will he be waiting for you when you arrive?
WH-Question: Whom will be waiting for you when you arrive?
Tag Question: He will be waiting for you when you arrive, won't he?
1. The horse will be pulling the carriage.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. The mayor will be waving to the crowd.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

3. Everyone is going to be having a good time at the parade.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
going be driving
them and mayor
Today, there is to be a parade. At the beginning of the

parade, the mayor is going to be by in his carriage. The horse
will be pulling the carriage and the will be waving to the
crowd. The crowd will be waving when the mayor passes by.
Timothy his grandfather will be standing in front of the store

when the mayor passes . Timothy and his grandfather are
going to be watching and waving. Everyone is going to having
a good time at the parade.


1. What is going to be happening at the beginning of the parade?
At the beginning of the parade, the mayor is going to be driving by in his
carriage.
2. What is the mayor going to be doing? What will the crowd be doing
when the mayor passes by?
The mayor is going to be waving at the crowd. The crowd will be waving
when the mayor passes by.
3. Where are Timothy and his grandfather going to be standing when

the mayor passes them?
Timothy and his grandfather are going to be standing in front of the store
when the mayor passes them.


questions.
1. The horse will be pulling the carriage.
Negative: The horse will not be pulling the carriage.
Yes/No Question: Will the horse be pulling the carriage?
WH-Question: What will the horse be pulling?
Tag Question: The horse will be pulling the carriage, won't it?
2. The mayor will be waving to the crowd.
Negative: The mayor will not be waving to the crowd.
Yes/No Question: Will the mayor be waving to the crowd?
WH-Question: Who will be waving to the crowd?
Tag Question: The mayor will be waving to the crowd, won't he?
3. Everyone is going to be having a good time at the parade.
Negative: Everyone is not going to be having a good time at the parade.
Yes/No Question: Is everyone going to be having a good time at the
parade?
WH-Question: Who is going to be having a good time at the parade?
Tag Question: Everyone is going to be having a good time at the parade,
aren't they?

Today, there is going to be a parade. At the beginning of the parade, the

mayor is going to be driving by in his carriage. The horse will be pulling the
carriage and the mayor will be waving to the crowd. The crowd will be
waving when the mayor passes by.
Timothy and his grandfather will be standing in front of the store when
the mayor passes them. Timothy and his grandfather are going to be
watching and waving. Everyone is going to be having a good time at the
parade.





(FUTURe ContinUOUS)
Who are they? What are they going to be doing?

Sir Thomas is going to be arriving at 3 o'clock today. When Sir Thomas
arrives, the servants will be waiting. Young Charlie will also be waiting at
the door.
When Sir Thomas walks into the house, most of the servants are going to
be bowing. One servant will be parking the car. Others are going to be
preparing dinner. Charlie is going to be carrying Sir Thomas's suitcase into
the house.
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FUTURe ProgRESSive Story 3 – ExerciSES

1. Who is going to be arriving at 3 o'clock today? What are the servants

going to be doing?
2. What are most of the servants going to be doing when Sir Thomas
walks into the house?
3. What is Charlie going to be doing when Sir Thomas walks into the house?


questions.
1. Sir Thomas is going to be arriving at 3 o'clock today.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. Young Charlie will also be waiting at the door.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

3. One servant will be parking the car.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
help.
servant Sir suitcase
house bowing car
1. It is a formal, respectful title used before the name of a man.
What is it?
2. It is an automobile. What is it?
3. It is an employee who serves somebody. Who is it?
4. It is bending your head and body forward as a sign of respect.
What is it?
5. It is where people live. What is it?
6. It is a rectangular case used for carrying clothes.
What is it?


1. Who is going to be arriving at 3 o'clock today? What are the servants
going to be doing?
Sir Thomas is going to be arriving at 3 o'clock today. The servants are going
to be waiting when Sir Thomas arrives.
2. What are most of the servants going to be doing when Sir Thomas
walks into the house?
Most of the servants are going to be bowing when Sir Thomas walks into
the house.
3. What is Charlie going to be doing when Sir Thomas walks into the house?
Charlie is going to be carrying Sir Thomas's suitcase when Sir Thomas walks
into the house.


questions.
WH-Question: Who will be waiting for you when you arrive?
1. Sir Thomas is going to be arriving at 3 o'clock today.
Negative: Sir Thomas is not going to be arriving at 3 o'clock today.
Yes/No Question: Is Sir Thomas going to be arriving at 3 o'clock today?
WH-Question: Who is going to be arriving at 3 o'clock today?
Tag Question: Sir Thomas is going to be arriving at 3 o'clock today, isn't he?
2. Young Charlie will also be waiting at the door.
Negative: Young Charlie will not also be waiting at the door.
Yes/No Question: Will young Charlie also be waiting at the door?
WH-Question: Where will young Charlie also be waiting?
Tag Question: Young Charlie will also be waiting at the door, won't he?

3. One servant will be parking the car.
Negative: One servant will not be parking the car.
Yes/No Question: Will one servant be parking the car?
WH-Question: Who will be parking the car?
Tag Question: One servant will be parking the car, won't he?
help.
1. It is a formal, respectful title used before the name of a man.

What is it? Sir
2. It is an automobile. What is it? car
3. It is an employee who serves somebody. Who is it? servant
4. It is bending your head and body forward as a sign of respect.
What is it? bowing
5. It is where people live. What is it? house
6. It is a rectangular case used for carrying clothes.
What is it? suitcase





(FUTURe ContinUOUS)
What IS it? Where will it be

going? What IS going to be
happening?
Tomorrow afternoon, the ship will be sailing to Antarctica. The sailors are
going to be working very hard when the ship sails. Some sailors will be
pulling ropes on the sails. Others are going to be watching for icebergs. The
captain is going to be navigating the ship while it is sailing.
When the ship arrives at its destination, some sailors are going to be
resting. Others will be making repairs to the ship. The captain is going to be
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exploring the land. His assistant will be drawing a map of the land.
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FUTURe ProgRESSive Story 4– ExerciSES

1. Where will the ship be sailing tomorrow afternoon? What is the captain
going to be doing while the ship is sailing?
2. What are the sailors going to be doing when the ship arrives at
its destination?
3. What is the captain going to be doing when the ship arrives at

its destination? What will his assistant be doing?


questions.
1. Some sailors will be pulling ropes on the sails.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. The captain is going to be navigating the ship while it is sailing.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

3. His assistant will be drawing a map of the land.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

help.
ship sails map navigating
captain sailor icebergs destination
1. They are pieces of fabric that catch the wind to move the ship.
What are they?
2. It is somebody who works on a ship. Who is it?
3. It is a large boat. What is it? _
4. It is the place you are going. What is it?
5. It is a diagram that shows a route or location. What is it?
6. They are large pieces of ice floating in the ocean.
What are they?
7. It means keeping the ship on the correct route by following a map.
What is it?
8. This person is in charge of the ship. Who is it?


1. Where will the ship be sailing tomorrow afternoon? What is the captain
going to be doing while the ship is sailing?
The ship will be sailing to Antarctica tomorrow afternoon. The captain is
going to be navigating the ship while it is sailing.
2. What are the sailors going to be doing when the ship arrives at
its destination?
The sailors are going to be resting and making repairs when the ship arrives
at its destination.
3. What is the captain going to be doing when the ship arrives at
its destination? What will his assistant be doing?
The captain is going to be exploring when the ship arrives at its destination.
His assistant will be drawing a map of the land.


questions.
1. Some sailors will be pulling ropes on the sails.
Negative: Some sailors will not be pulling ropes on the sails.
Yes/No Question: Will some sailors be pulling ropes on the sails?
WH-Question: Who will be pulling ropes on the sails?
Tag Question: Some sailors will be pulling ropes on the sails, won't they?
2. The captain is going to be navigating the ship while it is sailing.
Negative: The captain is not going to be navigating the ship while it is
sailing.
Yes/No Question: Is the captain going to be navigating the ship while it is
sailing?
WH-Question: What is the captain going to be navigating while it is sailing?
Tag Question: The captain is going to be navigating the ship while it is
sailing, isn't he?

3. His assistant will be drawing a map of the land.
Negative: His assistant will not be drawing a map of the land.
Yes/No Question: Will his assistant be drawing a map of the land?
WH-Question: Who will be drawing a map of the land?
Tag Question: His assistant will be drawing a map of the land, won't he?
help.
1. They are pieces of fabric that catch the wind to move the
ship. What are they? sails
2. It is somebody who works on a ship. Who is it? sailor
3. It is a large boat. What is it? ship
4. It is the place you are going. What is it? destination
5. It is a diagram that shows a route or location. What is it? map
6. They are large pieces of ice floating in the ocean.
What are they? icebergs
7. It means keeping the ship on the correct route by following a map.
What is it? navigating
8. This person is in charge of the ship. Who is it? captain




Past Perfect Progressive Story 1, Page 1
PASt Perfect ProgreSSIve

(PASt Perfect ContiNUOUS)
Story 1
Visit the Past Perfect Progressive (Continuous) Section for More Resources
Who are they? What had they been doing?

Where had they been going?
Donald and Elizabeth had been driving to church before they stopped. They
had been driving down a dirt road when they heard a strange noise. Donald
stopped the car. He got out of the car. Then, he helped Elizabeth out of the
car. Elizabeth sat and waited for Donald.
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Donald looked at the car. It had been going for an hour or so. He knew how
to fix cars. He had been working as a mechanic for 5 years before he moved
to the country. Donald got his tools. He looked under the hood. It seemed
that the engine had been heating up. He crawled under the car.
Donald had been working on the car for a while when Jake parked beside
him. Jake had been driving home when he saw Donald and Elizabeth on the
side of the road. Jake helped Donald fix the car. Donald thanked Jake for his
help. Elizabeth waved to Jake as they drove away. Thanks to Jake's help,
they arrived at church on time.

PaST Perfect ProgRESSive Story 1 – ExerciSES

A. Answer the following questions. Use the Past Perfect Progressive
tense.
1. Where had Donald and Elizabeth been driving before the car stopped?
2. How long had the car been going before it stopped? How long had
Donald been working as a mechanic before he moved to the
country?
3. Where had Jake been driving when he saw Donald and Elizabeth?

questions.
Examples for the sentence “Jill had been cleaning before you arrived.”
Negative: Jill had not been cleaning before you arrived.
Yes/No Question: Had Jill been cleaning before you arrived?
WH-Question: Who had been cleaning before you arrived?
Tag Question: Jill had been cleaning before you arrived, hadn't she?

1. Donald and Elizabeth had been driving to church before they stopped.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. He had been working as a mechanic for 5 years.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. The engine had been heating up.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

C. This is a copy of the original story. Fill in the blanks with the past
perfect progressive form of each verb in parentheses.
Donald and Elizabeth (drive) to church before they

stopped. They (drive) down a dirt road when they
heard a strange noise. Donald stopped the car. He got out of the car. Then,
he helped Elizabeth out of the car. Elizabeth sat and waited for Donald.
Donald looked at the car. It (go) for an hour or so.

He knew how to fix cars. He (work) as a mechanic
for 5 years before he moved to the country. Donald got his tools. He looked
under the hood. It seemed that the engine (heat)
up. He crawled under the car.
Donald (work) on the car for a while when Jake

parked beside him. Jake (drive) home when he
saw Donald and Elizabeth on the side of the road. Jake helped Donald fix
the car. Donald thanked Jake for his help. Elizabeth waved to Jake as
they drove away. Thanks to Jake's help, they arrived at church on time.

PaST Perfect ProgRESSive Story 1 – AnSwERS

tense.
1. Where had Donald and Elizabeth been driving before the car stopped?
Donald and Elizabeth had been driving to church before the car stopped.
They had been driving down a dirt road.
2. How long had the car been going before it stopped? How long had
Donald been working as a mechanic before he moved to the country?
The car had been going for an hour when it stopped. Donald had
been
working as a mechanic for 5 years before he moved to the country.
3. Where had Jake been driving when he saw Donald and Elizabeth?
Jake had been driving home when he saw Donald and Elizabeth.


1. Donald and Elizabeth had been driving to church before they stopped.
Negative: Donald and Elizabeth had not been driving to church before they
stopped.
Yes/No Question: Had Donald and Elizabeth been driving to church before
they stopped?
WH-Question: Where had Donald and Elizabeth been driving before they
stopped?
Tag Question: Donald and Elizabeth had been driving to church before they
stopped, hadn't they?
2. He had been working as a mechanic for 5 years.
Negative: He had not been working as a mechanic for 5 years.
Yes/No Question: Had he been working as a mechanic for 5 years?
WH-Question: Who had been working as a mechanic for 5 years?
Tag Question: He had been working as a mechanic for 5 years, hadn't he?

3. The engine had been heating up.
Negative: The engine had not been heating up.
Yes/No Question: Had the engine been heating up?
WH-Question: What had been heating up?
Tag Question: The engine had been heating up, hadn't it?
C. This is a copy of the original story. Fill in the blanks with the past
Donald and Elizabeth had been driving (drive) to church before they
stopped. They had been driving (drive) down a dirt road when they heard a
strange noise. Donald stopped the car. He got out of the car. Then, he
helped Elizabeth out of the car. Elizabeth sat and waited for Donald.
Donald looked at the car. It had been going (go) for an hour or so. He knew
how to fix cars. He had been working (work) as a mechanic for 5 years
before he moved to the country. Donald got his tools. He looked under the
hood. It seemed that the engine had been heating (heat) up. He crawled
under the car.
Donald had been working (work) on the car for a while when Jake parked
beside him. Jake had been driving (drive) home when he saw Donald and
Elizabeth on the side of the road. Jake helped Donald fix the car. Donald
thanked Jake for his help. Elizabeth waved to Jake as they drove away.
Thanks to Jake's help, they arrived at church on time.
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Story 2
Where were they? What had they been doing?

Billy and the other scouts had been hiking on the mountain all morning
when they realized they were lost. They looked each direction. They did not
see the camp. They did not see the river.
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The scouts were tired because they had been hiking for four hours. They
were worried because they were lost. They sat down under a tree.
But Billy was not worried. Billy had been hiking these mountains with his
dad his whole life. Billy's dad had been teaching him how to use a compass
for three years. Billy climbed a tree and saw the river. He knew the camp
was north of the river. Billy looked at his compass. He guided the scouts
back to the camp.


tense.
1. Where had the scouts been hiking when they realized they were lost?
How long had they been hiking?
2. Why was Billy not worried?
3. What had Billy's dad been teaching him for three years?

questions.

1. Billy and the other scouts had been hiking on the mountain all morning.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. They had been hiking for four hours.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. Billy had been hiking these mountains with his dad his whole life.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

C. This is a copy of the original story without capital letters. Rewrite the
story using correct capitalization.
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billy and the other scouts had been hiking on the mountain all morning
when they realized they were lost. they looked each direction. they did not
see the camp. they did not see the river.
the scouts were tired because they had been hiking for four hours. they
were worried because they were lost. they sat down under a tree.
but billy was not worried. billy had been hiking these mountains with his
dad his whole life. billy's dad had been teaching him how to use a compass
for three years. billy climbed a tree and saw the river. he knew the camp
was north of the river. billy looked at his compass. he guided the scouts
back to the camp.


tense.
1. Where had the scouts been hiking when they realized they were lost?
How long had they been hiking?
The scouts had been hiking on the mountain when they realized they were
lost. They had been hiking for four hours.
2. Why was Billy not worried?
Billy was not worried because he had been hiking these mountains with his
dad his whole life.
3. What had Billy's dad been teaching him for three years?
For three years, Billy's dad had been teaching him how to use a compass.


1. Billy and the other scouts had been hiking on the mountain all morning.
Negative: Billy and the other scouts had not been hiking on the mountain
all morning.
Yes/No Question: Had Billy and the other scouts been hiking on the
mountain all morning?
WH-Question: Who had been hiking on the mountain all morning?
Tag Question: Billy and the other scouts had been hiking on the mountain
all morning, hadn't they?
2. They had been hiking for four hours.
Negative: They had not been hiking for four hours.
Yes/No Question: Had they been hiking for four hours?
WH-Question: What had they been doing for four hours?
Tag Question: They had been hiking for four hours, hadn't they?

3. Billy had been hiking these mountains with his dad his whole life.
Negative: Billy had not been hiking these mountains with his dad his whole
life.
Yes/No Question: Had Billy been hiking these mountains with his dad his
whole life?
WH-Question: What had Billy been doing on these mountains with his dad
his whole life?
Tag Question: Billy had been hiking these mountains with his dad his whole
life, hadn't he?

C. This is a copy of the original story without capital letters. Rewrite the
story using correct capitalization.
Billy and the other scouts had been hiking on the mountain all morning
when they realized they were lost. They looked each direction. They did not
see the camp. They did not see the river.
The scouts were tired because they had been hiking for four hours. They
were worried because they were lost. They sat down under a tree.
But Billy was not worried. Billy had been hiking these mountains with his
dad his whole life. Billy's dad had been teaching him how to use a compass
for three years. Billy climbed a tree and saw the river. He knew the camp
was north of the river. Billy looked at his compass. He guided the scouts
back to the camp.





(PASt Perfect ContinUOUS)
Story 3
Where waS SHe? What did SHe do?

What had SHe been doing?
Lisa slept because she had been feeling very sick. In fact, Lisa had not been
feeling well for three days. Her mother knew something was strange
because Lisa had not been acting normal. She had not been finishing her
meals for the past two days. She had not even been playing with her
friends.
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The doctor visited Lisa. He had been visiting many children since the
sickness arrived. He examined Lisa. He gave Lisa medicine. He talked to
Lisa's mother.
Lisa's mother had been praying for a week when Lisa woke up. Lisa looked
much better. She did not feel sick anymore. Everyone was happy that Lisa
was better!


tense.
1. How had Lisa been feeling before she slept? How long had she
been feeling this way?
2. What had the doctor been doing since the sickness arrived?
3. How long had Lisa's mother been praying before Lisa woke up?
B. Rewrite the following sentences as positive or negative sentences,

yes/no questions, WH-questions (using the underlined word or phrase)
and tag questions.

1. She had not been finishing her meals for the past two days.
Positive:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. He had been visiting many children since the sickness arrived.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. She had been praying for a week.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:



tense.
1. How had Lisa been feeling before she slept? How long had she
been feeling this way?
Lisa had been feeling very sick before she slept. She had been feeling sick
for three days.
2. What had the doctor been doing since the sickness arrived?
The doctor had been visiting many children since the sickness arrived.
3. How long had Lisa's mother been praying before Lisa woke up?
Lisa's mother had been praying for a week before Lisa woke up.


1. She had not been finishing her meals for the past two days.
Positive: She had been finishing her meals for the past two days.
Yes/No Question: Hadn't she been finishing her meals for the past two
days?
WH-Question: Who hadn't been finishing her meals for the past two days?
Tag Question: She hadn't been finishing her meals for the past two days,
had she?
2. He had been visiting many children since the sickness arrived.
Negative: He had not been visiting many children since the sickness arrived.
Yes/No Question: Had he been visiting many children since the sickness
arrived?
WH-Question: What had he been doing since the sickness arrived?
Tag Question: He had been visiting many children since the sickness
arrived, hadn't he?

3. She had been praying for a week.
Negative: She had not been praying for a week.
Yes/No Question: Had she been praying for a week?
WH-Question: Who had been praying for a week.
Tag Question: She had been praying for a week, hadn't she?
Lisa slept because she'd been feeling very sick. In fact, Lisa hadn't been
feeling well for three days. Her mother knew something was strange
because Lisa hadn't been acting normal. She had hadn't finishing her meals
for the past two days. She hadn't even been playing with her friends.
The doctor visited Lisa. He'd been visiting many children since the sickness
arrived. He examined Lisa. He gave Lisa medicine. He talked to Lisa's
mother.
Lisa's mother had been praying for a week when Lisa woke up. Lisa looked
much better. She didn't feel sick anymore. Everyone was happy that Lisa
was better!





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Story 4
Where waS he? What did he do?

What had he been doing?
Patrick had been playing the banjo for about 15 years. Many years ago, his
grandfather played the banjo in a band. He taught Patrick how to play the
banjo when Patrick was just 10 years old. Patrick had been practicing the
banjo ever since. He had been playing for his friends and family for many
years.
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Last night, Patrick played his banjo on a television show. He had been
hoping to be on this show since he first saw it on television 5 years ago. He
played in front of a live studio audience. The audience cheered and clapped
for Patrick.
Patrick knew he was good because he had been playing the banjo for a long
time. Now everyone knew that Patrick was a good banjo player.


tense.
1. How many years had Patrick been playing the banjo?
2. For how long had Patrick been hoping to be on the television show?
3. How did Patrick know he was good at playing the banjo?

questions.

1. Patrick had been playing the banjo for about 15 years.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. He had been playing for his friends and family for many years.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. He had been hoping to be on this show since he first saw it on television
5 years ago.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

help.
banjo grandfather television show
friends family audience
1. This is a group of people who watch a show.
Who are they?
2. It is a musical instrument with five strings. What is it?
3. They are people you know well. Who are they?
4. They are the people you are related to. Who are they?
5. He is the father of your mother or father. Who is he?
6. It is something you watch on the television. What is it?


tense.
1. How many years had Patrick been playing the banjo?
Patrick had been playing the banjo for about 15 years.
2. For how long had Patrick been hoping to be on the television show?
Patrick had been hoping to be on the television show ever since he first saw
it 5 years ago.
3. How did Patrick know he was good at playing the banjo?

Patrick knew he was good at playing the banjo because he had been
practicing for many years.

1. Patrick had been playing the banjo for about 15 years.
Negative: Patrick had not been playing the banjo for about 15 years.
Yes/No Question: Had Patrick been playing the banjo for about 15 years?
WH-Question: Who had been playing the banjo for about 15 years?
Tag Question: Patrick had been playing the banjo for about 15 years, hadn't
he?

2. He had been playing for his friends and family for many years.
Negative: He had not been playing for his friends and family for many
years?
Yes/No Question: Had he been playing for his friends and family for many
years?
WH-Question: Who had he been playing for?
Tag Question: Patrick had been playing for his friends and family for many
years, hadn't he?
3. He had been hoping to be on this show since he first saw it on

television 5 years ago.
Negative: He had not been hoping to be on this show since he first saw it
on television 5 years ago.
Yes/No Question: Had he been hoping to be on this show since he first saw
it on television 5 years ago?
WH-Question: Who had been hoping to be on this show since he first saw it
on television 5 years ago?
Tag Question: He had been hoping to be on this show since he first saw it
on television 5 years ago, hadn't he?

help.
1. This is a group of people who watch a show.

Who are they? audience
2. It is a musical instrument with five strings. What is it? banjo
3. They are people you know well. Who are they? friends
4. They are the people you are related to. Who are they? family
5. He is the father of your mother or father. Who is he? grandfather
6. It is something you watch on the television. What is it? television show




Past Perfect Story 1, Page 1
PASt Perfect Story 1

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Where were they? What happened?

What had they done?
Last night, Dane and Emily danced in a competition. They danced a salsa
dance. They had practiced for 6 months before they danced in the
competition. They were very good.
Dane and Emily's friends were in the audience. Before that night, they had
never seen Dane and Emily dance. In fact, Dane and Emily had never
danced in front of anyone before the competition.
After everyone had danced, the judges announced the winners. Dane and
Emily won! They were the best dancers in the competition. Emily said she
had never practiced so hard before! She was glad they had practiced a lot.
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PASt Perfect Story 1 – ExerciSES

A. Answer the following questions. Use the Past Perfect tense.
1. How long had Dane and Emily practiced before the competition?
2. Before that night, who had seen Dane and Emily dance?
3. What happened after everyone had danced?

and tag questions.
Examples for the sentence “Nick had finished before noon.

Negative: Nick had not finished before noon.
Yes/No Question: Had Nick finished before noon?
WH-Question: Who had finished before noon?
Tag Question: Nick had finished before noon, hadn't he?

1. They had practiced for 6 months.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. Before that night, they had never seen Dane and Emily dance.
Positive:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. They had practiced a lot.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

C. Turn the following sentences into Past Perfect.
1. They (finish) the game before it rained.
2. She (save) her money for 2 years before she bought
the car.
3. I _ (meet) him before he was my boss.
4. Tina said she (find) my purse in her car.
5. She woke up early because she (take) a new job.

PASt Perfect Story 1 – AnSwERS

1. How long had Dane and Emily practiced before the competition?
Dane and Emily had practiced for 6 months before the competition.
2. Before that night, who had seen Dane and Emily dance?
Before that night, nobody had ever seen Dane and Emily dance.
3. What happened after everyone had danced?
After everyone had danced, the judges announced the winners.
B. Rewrite the following sentences as positive and negative sentences,

yes/no questions, WH-questions (using the underlined word) and tag
questions.
1. They had practiced for 6 months.
Negative: They had not practiced for 6 months.
Yes/No Question: Had they practiced for 6 months?
WH-Question: What had they done for 6 months?
Tag Question: They had practiced for 6 months, hadn't they?
2. Before that night, they had never seen Dane and Emily dance.
Positive: Before that night, they had seen Dane and Emily dance.
Yes/No Question: Before that night, had they ever seen Dane and Emily

dance?
WH-Question: Before that night, who had never seen Dane and Emily
dance?
Tag Question: Before that night, they had never seen Dane and Emily
dance, had they?
3. They had practiced a lot.
Negative: They had not practiced a lot.
Yes/No Question: Had they practiced a lot?
WH-Question: Who had practiced a lot?
Tag Question: They had practiced a lot, hadn't they?
C. Turn the following sentences into Past Perfect.
1. They had finished the game before it rained.
2. She had saved her money for 2 years before she bought the car.
3. I had met him before he was my boss.
4. Tina said she had found my purse in her car.
5. She woke up early because she had taken a new job.
Practice with the grammar books and stories of Really Learn English.





Where were they? What did they do?

What had they done?
Last weekend, Mark and Trisha went on a date. Mark took Trisha to the golf
course. Mark loved to golf. He had learned to golf as a child. He had even
played on a team in high school.
Before that day, Trisha had never golfed. She did not know how to hold the
golf club. She did not know the rules.
Mark taught Trisha how to play. After Trisha had learned the basics, she hit
the ball. It was a good hit! Mark had taught Trisha well.
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1. When had Mark learned to golf? When had he played on a team?
2. Before that day, had Trisha ever golfed?
3. When did Trisha finally hit her first ball? Had Mark taught her well?
B. Rewrite the following sentences as negative or positive sentences,

and tag questions.
Examples for the sentence “Brett had finished before lunch."

Negative: Brett had not finished before lunch.
Yes/No Question: Had Brett finished before lunch?
WH-Question: Who had finished before lunch?
Tag Question: Brett had finished before lunch, hadn't he?

1. He had learned to golf as a child
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. Before that day, Trisha had never golfed
Positive:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. Mark had taught Trisha well.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:


PASt Perfect Story 2 – ANSwerS

1. When had Mark learned to golf? When had he played on a team?
Mark had learned to golf as a child. He had played on a team in high school.
2. Before that day, had Trisha ever golfed?
No, Trisha had never golfed before that day.
3. When did Trisha finally hit her first ball? Had Mark taught her well?
Trisha finally hit her first ball after she had learned the basics. Yes, Mark
had taught her well.

yes/no questions, WH-questions (using the underlined word) and tag
questions.
1. He had learned to golf as a child
Negative: He had not learned to golf as a child.
Yes/No Question: Had he learned to golf as a child?
WH-Question: What had he learned as a child?
Tag Question: He had learned to golf as a child, hadn't he?

2. Before that day, Trisha had never golfed
Positive: Before that day, Trisha had golfed.
Yes/No Question: Before that day, had Trisha ever golfed?
WH-Question: Before that day, who had never golfed?
Tag Question: Before that day, Trisha had never golfed, had she?
3. Mark had taught Trisha well.
Negative: Mark had not taught Trisha well.
Yes/No Question: Had Mark taught Trisha well?
WH-Question: Who had taught Trisha well?
Tag Question: Mark had taught Trisha well, hadn't he?

Last weekend, Mark and Trisha went on a date. Mark took Trisha to the golf
course. Mark loved to golf. He'd learned to golf as a child. He'd even played
on a team in high school.
Before that day, Trisha had never golfed. She didn't know how to hold
the golf club. She didn't know the rules.
Mark taught Trisha how to play. After Trisha had learned the basics, she hit
the ball. It was a good hit! Mark had taught Trisha well.





Where had I gone? What had I done?

What had I Seen?
I had never seen such beautiful sights before I visited Paris in 2012. I had
saved money for 5 years before I booked my trip to Paris. I was very
excited! Before my trip to Paris, I had never been out of the United States.
When I went to Paris, I spent many days touring the city. The city was big.
Sometimes I got lost and asked for directions. I asked for directions in
French. That was easy because I had studied French for 2 years before I
visited Paris.
By the time I left Paris, I had toured many beautiful places. The Eiffel Tower,
Notre Dame Cathedral, and Luxembourg Gardens were just a few of the
places I saw. Before I visited Paris, I had only seen those places on
television.
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1. How long had I saved money before I booked my trip to Paris in 2012?
2. How many years had I studied French before I visited Paris?
3. What are some places I had toured before I left Paris? Before I visited
Paris, where had I seen those places?

and tag questions.


1. I had never seen such beautiful sights before I visited Paris in 2012.
Positive:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. I had studied French for 2 years before I visited Paris.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. By the time I left Paris, I had toured many beautiful places.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:


PASt Perfect Story 3 – AnSwERS

1. How long had I saved money before I booked my trip to Paris in 2012?
You had saved money for 5 years before you booked your trip to Paris in
2012.
2. How many years had I studied French before I visited Paris?
You had studied French for 2 years before you visited Paris.
3. What are some places I had toured before I left Paris? Before I visited
Paris, where had I seen those places?
Some places you had toured before you left Paris were The Eiffel Tower,
Notre Dame Cathedral, and Luxembourg Gardens. Before you visited Paris,
you had only seen those places on television.

and tag questions.
1. I had never seen such beautiful sights before I visited Paris in 2012.
Positive: I had seen such beautiful sights before I visited Paris in 2012.
Yes/No Question: Had I ever seen such beautiful sights before I visited Paris
in 2012?

WH-Question: What had I never seen before I visited Paris in 2012?
Tag Question: I had never seen such beautiful sights before I visited Paris in
2012, had I?
2. I had studied French for 2 years before I visited Paris.
Negative: I had not studied French for 2 years before I visited Paris.
Yes/No Question: Had I studied French for 2 years before I visited Paris?
WH-Question: What had I studied for 2 years before I visited Paris?
Tag Question: I had studied French for 2 years before I visited Paris, hadn't
I?
3. By the time I left Paris, I had toured many beautiful places.
Negative: By the time I left Paris, I had not toured many beautiful places.
Yes/No Question: By the time I left Paris, had I toured many beautiful
places?
WH-Question: By the time I left Paris, what had I toured?
Tag Question: By the time I left Paris, I had toured many beautiful places,
hadn't I?

I'd never seen such beautiful sights before I visited Paris in 2012. I'd saved
money for 5 years before I booked my trip to Paris. I was very excited!
Before my trip to Paris, I'd never been out of the United States.
When I went to Paris, I spent many days touring the city. The city was big.
Sometimes I got lost and asked for directions. I asked for directions in
French. That was easy because I'd studied French for 2 years before I visited
Paris.
By the time I left Paris, I'd toured many beautiful places. The Eiffel Tower,
Notre Dame Cathedral, and Luxembourg Gardens were just a few of the
places I saw. Before I visited Paris, I'd only seen those places on television.





Who had owned it? What had they done?

The Smith family had never owned a car until they bought their first
automobile in 1906. Before they bought it, they had only used horses and a
buggy for transportation. They had never owned anything so expensive
before they bought the car.
The Smith family was very excited about their automobile. The children had
never ridden in an automobile before their parents purchased the car. They
had only seen a few automobiles when they went to town for supplies. But
nobody they knew had ever owned an automobile before that day. They
felt very lucky.
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1. What had the Smith family used for transportation before they
bought their first car?
2. Had the children ever ridden in an automobile before their

parents purchased the car? When had they seen other automobiles?
3. Had any of their friends ever owned an automobile?

and tag questions.


1. The Smith family had never owned a car until they bought their first
automobile in 1906.
Positive:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. They had never owned anything so expensive before they bought

the car.
Positive:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. They had seen a few automobiles when they went to town for supplies.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

help.
car automobile transportation family

buggy expensive horse supplies
1. It is used for moving people and things. What is it?
2. These are things you need to buy. What are they? _
3. It is a four-legged animal that people can ride with a saddle.
What is it?
4. It is a horse-drawn carriage. What is it?
5. It is a small automobile with four wheels. What is it?
6. It means something costs a lot of money. What is it?
7. They are a group of people who are closely related.
Who are they?
8. It is something used to travel from one place to another.
What is it?

PASt Perfect Story 4 – ANSwerS

1. What had the Smith family used for transportation before they
bought their first car?
The Smith family had used horses and a buggy for transportation before
they bought their first car.
2. Had the children ever ridden in an automobile before their
parents purchased the car? When had they seen other automobiles?
No, the children had never ridden in an automobile before their parents
purchased the car. They had only seen other automobiles when they went
to town for supplies.
3. Had any of their friends ever owned an automobile?

No, none of their friends had ever owned an
automobile.


and tag questions.
1. The Smith family had never owned a car until they bought their first
automobile in 1906.
Positive: The Smith family had owned a car when they bought their first
automobile in 1906.
Yes/No Question: Had the Smith family ever owned a car before they
bought their first automobile in 1906?
WH-Question: Who had never owned a car until they bought their first
automobile in 1906?
Tag Question: The Smith family had never owned a car until they bought
their first automobile in 1906, had they?

2. They had never owned anything so expensive before they bought the
car.
Positive: They had owned something so expensive before they bought the
car.
Yes/No Question: Had they ever owned anything so expensive before they
bought the car?
WH-Question: Who had never owned anything so expensive before they
bought the car?
Tag Question: They had never owned anything so expensive before they
bought the car, had they?
3. They had seen a few automobiles when they went to town for supplies.
Negative: They had not seen a few automobiles when they went to town
for supplies.
Yes/No Question: Had they seen a few automobiles when they went to
town for supplies?
WH-Question: What had they seen when they went to town for supplies?
Tag Question: They had seen a few automobiles when they went to town
for supplies, hadn't they?

help.
1. It is used for moving people and things. What is it? automobile
2. These are things you need to buy. What are they? supplies
3. It is a four-legged animal that people can ride with a saddle.
What is it? horse
4. It is a horse-drawn carriage. What is it? buggy
5. It is a small automobile with four wheels. What is it? car
6. It means something costs a lot of money. What is it? expensive
7. They are a group of people who are closely related.
Who are they? family
8. It is something used to travel from one place to another.
What is it? transportation




Past Progressive Story 1, Page 1
PASt ProGRESSive Story 1

(PASt ContiNUOUS)
Visit the Past Progressive (Continuous) Section for More Resources
Who wAS SHe? Where waS SHe? What waS happening?

Yesterday, it was raining and thundering all day. Ann was playing inside the
house. She wanted to be outside. She wasn't playing outside because it was
raining. She was feeling tired of being trapped inside the house.
Ann was trying to keep busy inside the house. She was reading her book
until the electricity went out. Then, she decided to practice her sewing. She
was practicing sewing until lunchtime. After lunch, she sat by the window
and watched the rain.
While Ann was watching the rain, the phone rang. Her mother was calling
to say she was coming home. She was bringing a new game. Ann and her
mother ate ice cream and played the game.
While they were playing, the rain stopped! But Ann didn't even notice. She
was having such a good time with her mom!
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PaST ProgRESSive Story 1 – ExerciSES

A. Answer the following questions. Use the Past Progressive tense.
1. Where was Ann playing yesterday? Why wasn't she playing outside?
2. What was Ann doing before the electricity went out? What was she
doing until lunchtime?
3. At the end of the story, the rain stopped. What was Ann doing?

questions.
Examples for the sentence “Sam was watching a movie last night.”
Negative: Sam was not watching a movie last night.
Yes/No Question: Was Sam watching a movie last night?
WH-Question: What was Sam doing last night?
Tag Question: Saw was watching a movie last night, wasn't he?

1. Ann was playing inside the house.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. Her mother was calling.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. She was bringing a new game.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

C. Change each verb into the Past Progressive tense.

(Form => was/were + verb + ing)
1. Last week I (visit) my brother in France.
2. At 5 o'clock she (cook) dinner.
3. Sally (study) while Jan (play).
4. She (sing) while they (eat)

dinner.
5. It (work) yesterday.
6. They (swim) until it started to rain.
7. The dog (bark) all night long.
8. My sisters (laugh) at my story.
9. The cat (sleep) on my bed last night.
10. The girls (talk) during class yesterday.

PaST ProgRESSive Story 1 – AnSwERS

1. Where was Ann playing yesterday? Why wasn't she playing outside?
Ann was playing inside. She wasn't playing outside because it was raining.
2. What was Ann doing before the electricity went out? What was she
doing until lunchtime?
Before the electricity went out, Ann was reading. She was practicing her
sewing until lunchtime.
3. At the end of the story, the rain stopped. What was Ann doing?
At the end of the story, Ann was playing a game and eating ice cream with
her mother.

1. Ann was playing inside the house.
Negative: Ann was not playing inside the house.
Yes/No Question: Was Ann playing inside the house?
WH-Question: Who was playing inside the house?
Tag Question: Ann was playing inside the house, wasn't she?

2. Her mother was calling.
Negative: Her mother was not calling.
Yes/No Question: Was her mother calling?
WH-Question: Who was calling?
Tag Question: Her mother was calling, wasn't she?
3. She was bringing a new game.
Negative: She was not bringing a new game.
Yes/No Question: Was she bringing a new game?
WH-Question: What was she doing?
Tag Question: She was bringing a new game, wasn't she?

C. Change each verb into the Past Progressive tense. (Form => was/were +
verb + ing)
1. Last week I was visiting (visit) my brother in France.
2. At 5 o'clock she was cooking (cook) dinner.
3. Sally was studying (study) while Jan was playing (play).
4. She was singing (sing) while they were eating (eat) dinner.
5. It was working (work) yesterday.
6. They were swimming (swim) until it started to rain.
7. The dog was barking (bark) all night long.
8. My sisters were laughing (laugh) at my story.
9. The cat was sleeping (sleep) on my bed last night.
10. The girls were talking (talk) during class yesterday.
Use our ESL (English as a Second Language) materials in your lessons.





(PASt ContiNUOUS)
Who were they? What were they doing?

What waS happening?
One sunny day, Billy and Timmy were delivering a box to Mr. Thompson.
The crate was full of glasses. They were carrying the box on a cart. They
were taking the glasses to Mr. Thompson's store at the end of the street.
They were being very careful with the crate full of glasses.
As they were passing by the school, they saw Jack and Tom. Jack and Tom
were playing soccer. Billy and Timmy asked the other boys for help. The
four boys steered the cart through the streets. While Billy and Timmy were
pulling from the front, Jack and Tom were pushing from behind.
As they were walking, Billy and Timmy were guiding the cart over bumps
and holes. They were protecting the glasses. When the four boys arrived at
the store, Mr. Thompson was waiting for them. While Mr. Thompson was
unloading the glasses, he thanked the boys for their hard work. None of the
glasses were broken! The boys were feeling very proud of their hard work.
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1. What were Billy and Timmy doing with the box? Why were they
being careful?
2. What were Jack and Tom doing? Where were they?
3. Who was waiting for the boys at the store? How were the boys feeling at
the end of the story?

questions.
Examples for the sentence “Sam was watching a movie last night.”
Negative: Sam was not watching a movie last night.
Yes/No Question: Was Sam watching a movie last night?
WH-Question: What was Sam doing last night?
Tag Question: Sam was watching a movie last night, wasn't he?

1. They were carrying the box on a cart.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. Jack and Tom were playing soccer.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. They were protecting the glasses.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:


one sunny day, billy and timmy were delivering a box to mr. thompson. the crate was full of
glasses. they were carrying the box on a cart. they were taking the glasses to mr.
thompson's store at the end of the street. they were being very careful with the crate full of
glasses.
as they were passing by the school, they saw jack and tom. jack and tom were playing
soccer. billy and timmy asked the other boys for help. the four boys steered the cart
through the streets. while billy and timmy were pulling from the front, jack and tom were
pushing from behind.
as they were walking, billy and timmy were guiding the cart over bumps and holes. they
were protecting the glasses. when the four boys arrived at the store, mr. thompson was
waiting for them. while mr. thompson was unloading the glasses, he thanked the boys for
their hard work. none of the glasses were broken! the boys were feeling very proud of their
hard work.


A. Answer the following questions. Use the Present Progressive tense.
1. What were Billy and Timmy doing with the box? Why were they
being careful?
Billy and Timmy were delivering the box to Mr. Thompson's store. They
were being careful because they didn't want to break the glasses.
2. What were Jack and Tom doing? Where were they?
Jack and Tom were playing soccer. They were at the school.
3. Who was waiting for the boys at the store? How were the boys feeling at
the end of the story?
Mr. Thompson was waiting for the boys at the store. The boys were feeling
proud at the end of the story.

1. They were carrying the box on a cart.
Negative: They were not carrying the box on the cart.
Yes/No Question: Were they carrying the box on the cart?
WH-Question: What were they carrying on the cart?
Tag Question: They were carrying the box on the cart, weren't they?

2. Jack and Tom were playing soccer.
Negative: Jack and Tom were not playing soccer.
Yes/No Question: Were Jack and Tom playing soccer?
WH-Question: Who was playing soccer?
Tag Question: Jack and Tom were playing soccer, weren't they?
3. They were protecting the glasses.
Negative: They were not protecting the glasses.
Yes/No Question: Were they protecting the glasses?
WH-Question: What were they protecting?
Tag Question: They were protecting the glasses, weren't they?

One sunny day, Billy and Timmy were delivering a box to Mr. Thompson.
The crate was full of glasses. They were carrying the box on a cart. They
were taking the glasses to Mr. Thompson's store at the end of the street.
They were being very careful with the crate full of glasses.
As they were passing by the school, they saw Jack and Tom. Jack and Tom
were playing soccer. Billy and Timmy asked the other boys for help. The
four boys steered the cart through the streets. While Billy and Timmy were
pulling from the front, Jack and Tom were pushing from behind.
As they were walking, Billy and Timmy were guiding the cart over bumps
and holes. They were protecting the glasses. When the four boys arrived at
the store, Mr. Thompson was waiting for them. While Mr. Thompson was
unloading the glasses, he thanked the boys for their hard work. None of the
glasses were broken! The boys were feeling very proud of their hard work.





(PASt ContiNUOUS)
What waS he doing? What waS happening?

Last night at 7 o'clock, Nate was taking pictures of birds. He was walking
through the city park when he saw a fire. An old, empty building near the
park was on fire. Nate pulled out his camera.
He was taking pictures of the fire when the fire trucks pulled up. The
firefighters jumped out. They hooked up their hoses. While they were
fighting the fire, Nate was taking more pictures.
The firefighters were fighting the fire and Nate was taking pictures when
the rain started. The rain helped put the fire out. The firefighters were
clapping and Nate was cheering. The fire was finally out.
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1. What was Nate doing last night at 7 o'clock? Where was he walking when
he saw the fire?
2. What was Nate doing when the fire trucks pulled up?
3. What were the firefighters doing when the rain started? What were they
doing when the fire went out?

questions.
Examples for the sentence “I was reading when you called.”

Negative: I was not reading when you called.
Yes/No Question: Was I reading when you called?
WH-Question: What was I doing when you called?
Tag Question: I was reading when you called, wasn't I?

1. He was walking through the city park when he saw the fire.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. Nate was taking pictures.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. The firefighters were fighting the fire.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

C. This is a copy of the original story. Fill in the blanks with the Past
Progressive form of each verb in parentheses.
Last night at 7 o'clock, Nate (take) pictures of birds. He

(walk) through the city park when he saw a fire. An old,
empty building near the park was on fire. Nate pulled out his camera.
He _ (take) pictures of the fire when the fire trucks pulled

up. The firefighters jumped out. They hooked up their hoses. While they
(fight) the fire, Nate (take) more
pictures.
The firefighters (fight) the fire and Nate

(take) pictures when the rain started. The rain
helped put the fire out. The firefighters (clap) and Nate
(cheer). The fire was finally out.


1. What was Nate doing last night at 7 o'clock? Where was he walking when
he saw the fire?
Last night at 7 o'clock, Nate was taking pictures of birds. He was walking
through the city park when he saw the fire.
2. What was Nate doing when the fire trucks pulled up?
Nate was taking pictures of the fire when the fire trucks pulled up.
3. What were the firefighters doing when the rain started? What were they
doing when the fire went out?
When the rain started, the firefighters were fighting the fire. They were
clapping when the fire went out.


questions.
1. He was walking through the city park when he saw the fire.
Negative: He was not walking through the city park when he saw the fire.
Yes/No Question: Was he walking through the city park when he saw the
fire?
WH-Question: What was he walking through when he saw the fire?
Tag Question: He was walking through the city park when he saw the fire,
wasn't he?
2. Nate was taking pictures.
Negative: Nate was not taking pictures.
Yes/No Question: Was Nate taking pictures?
WH-Question: Who was taking pictures?
Tag Question: Nate was taking pictures, wasn't he?

3. The firefighters were fighting the fire.
Negative: The firefighters were not fighting the fire.
Yes/No Question: Were the firefighters fighting the fire?
WH-Question: What were the firefighters fighting?
Tag Question: The firefighters were fighting the fire, weren't they?
C. This is a copy of the original story. Fill in the blanks with the Past
Progressive form of each verb in parentheses.
Last night at 7 o'clock, Nate was taking (take) pictures of birds. He was
walking (walk) through the city park when he saw a fire. An old, empty
building near the park was on fire. Nate pulled out his camera.
He was taking (take) pictures of the fire when the fire trucks pulled up. The
firefighters jumped out. They hooked up their hoses. While they were
fighting (fight) the fire, Nate was taking (take) more pictures.
The firefighters were fighting (fight) the fire and Nate was taking (take)
pictures when the rain started. The rain helped put the fire out. The
firefighters were clapping (clap) and Nate was cheering (cheer). The fire
was finally out.




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to www.really-learn-english.com on the webpage

(PASt ContiNUOUS)
Who were they? What were they doing?

What wAS happening?
Mitch was always driving his motorcycle too fast. Yesterday after work,
Mitch was driving his motorcycle home. While everyone else was driving
slowly, he was speeding through the streets. He wasn't paying attention
and was driving too fast when he saw the police officer.
While the police officer was directing traffic, he saw Mitch speeding down
the street. He was waving his arms when Mitch stopped. The police officer
wrote him a traffic ticket for speeding. Mitch was not feeling happy when
he arrived home.
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1. Where was Mitch driving his motorcycle yesterday after work? What
was Mitch doing while everyone else was driving slowly?
2. What was Mitch doing when he saw the police officer? What was the
police officer doing when he saw Mitch speeding down the street?
3. How was Mitch feeling when he arrived home from work?

questions.
Examples for the sentence “I was reading when you called.”

Negative: I was not reading when you called.
Yes/No Question: Was I reading when you called?
WH-Question: What was I doing when you called?
Tag Question: I was reading when you called, wasn't I?

1. Mitch was always driving his motorcycle too fast.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. While everyone else was driving slowly, he was speeding through

the streets.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. He was waving his arms.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

help.
motorcycle police officer street traffic

traffic ticket speeding work waving
1. It shows that a person did something wrong while driving and must
pay a fine. What is it?
2. It is movement of your hands or arms in the air.
What is it?
3. It is the movement of cars on a road. What is it?
4. It is a vehicle with two wheels. What is it?
5. It is movement at a fast pace. What is it?
6. It is your job. What is it?
7. It is a person who enforces the law. Who is it?
8. It is a public road in a city or town. What is it?

PASt ProgRESSive Story 4 – AnSwERS

1. Where was Mitch driving his motorcycle yesterday after work? What
was Mitch doing while everyone else was driving slowly?
Yesterday after work, Mitch was driving his motorcycle home. While
everyone else was driving slowly, Mitch was speeding through the streets.
2. What was Mitch doing when he saw the police officer? What was the
police officer doing when he saw Mitch speeding down the street?
Mitch wasn't paying attention and was driving too fast when he saw the
police officer. The police officer was directing traffic when he saw Mitch
speeding down the street.
3. How was Mitch feeling when he arrived home from work?

Mitch was not feeling happy when he arrived home from work.


questions.
1. Mitch was always driving his motorcycle too fast.
Negative: Mitch was not always driving his motorcycle too fast.
Yes/No Question: Was Mitch always driving his motorcycle too fast?
WH-Question: Who was always driving his motorcycle too fast?
Tag Question: Mitch was always driving his motorcycle too fast, wasn't he?
2. While everyone else was driving slowly, he was speeding through the
streets.
Negative: While everyone else was driving slowly, he was not speeding
through the streets.
Yes/No Question: While everyone else was driving slowly, was he speeding
through the streets?
WH-Question: What was he doing while everyone else was driving slowly?
Tag Question: While everyone else was driving slowly, he was speeding
through the streets, wasn't he?

3. He was waving his arms.
Negative: He was not waving his arms.
Yes/No Question: Was he waving his arms?
WH-Question: What was he waving?
Tag Question: He was waving his arms, wasn't he?
help.
1. It shows that a person did something wrong while driving and must
pay a fine. What is it? traffic ticket
2. It is movement of your hands or arms in the air.
What is it? waving
3. It is the movement of cars on a road. What is it? traffic
4. It is a vehicle with two wheels. What is it? motorcycle
5. It is movement at a fast pace. What is it? speeding
6. It is your job. What is it? work
7. It is a person who enforces the law. Who is it? police officer
8. It is a public road in a city or town. What is it? street




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PRESent Perfect ProgRESSive

(PRESent Perfect ContinUOUS)
Story 1
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Who are they? What have they been doing?

Where have they been going?
Ruth and Martha are best friends. They have been spending time together
since they were young girls. Every morning, they get dressed and walk to
the post office together. They have been walking together to the post office
every morning for the past 10 years.
Lately, Martha has not been feeling well. Ruth has been walking to the post
office alone each morning. Then she visits Martha at home. She has been
bringing Martha her mail every morning for 2 weeks. She hopes Martha
feels better soon.
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PRESent Perfect ProgRESSive Story 1 – ExerciSES

A. Answer the following questions. Use the Present Perfect Progressive
tense.
1. How long have Ruth and Martha been spending time together? For how
many years have they been walking together to the post office?
2. How has Martha been feeling lately?
3. For how long has Ruth been visiting Martha and bringing her mail?

questions.
Examples for the sentence “Walter has been washing the car for 30 minutes.”
Negative: Walter has not been washing the car for 30 minutes.
Yes/No Question: Has Walter been washing the car for 30 minutes?
WH-Question: Who has been washing the car for 30 minutes?
Tag Question: Walter has been washing the car for 30 minutes, hasn't he?

1. They have been spending time together since they were young girls.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. Ruth has been walking to the post office alone each morning.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. She has been bringing Martha her mail every morning for 2 weeks.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

C. This is a copy of the original story. Fill in the blanks with the present
Ruth and Martha are best friends. They _ (spend)

time together since they were young girls. Every morning, they get dressed
and walk to the post office together. They (walk)
together to the post office every morning for the past 10 years.
Lately, Martha (not feel) well. Ruth

(walk) to the post office alone each morning. Then
she visits Martha at home. She (bring) Martha her
mail every morning for 2 weeks. She hopes Martha feels better soon.

PRESent Perfect ProgRESSive Story 1 – AnSwERS

tense.
1. How long have Ruth and Martha been spending time together? For how
many years have they been walking together to the post office?
Ruth and Martha have been spending time together since they were young
girls. They have been walking together to the post office for 10 years.
2. How has Martha been feeling lately?
Martha has not been feeling well lately.
3. For how long has Ruth been visiting Martha and bringing her mail?
Ruth has been visiting Martha and bringing Martha her mail for 2 weeks.


questions.
1. They have been spending time together since they were young girls.
Negative: They have not been spending time together since they were
young girls.
Yes/No Question: Have they been spending time together since they were
young girls?
WH-Question: Who has been spending time together since they were
young girls?
Tag Question: They have been spending time together since they were
young girls, haven't they?
2. Ruth has been walking to the post office alone each morning.
Negative: Ruth has not been walking to the post office alone each morning.
Yes/No Question: Has Ruth been walking to the post office alone each
morning?
WH-Question: Who has been walking to the post office alone each
morning?
Tag Question: Ruth has been walking to the post office alone each
morning, hasn't she?

3. She has been bringing Martha her mail every morning for 2 weeks.
Negative: She has not been bringing Martha her mail every morning for 2
weeks.
Yes/No Question: Has she been bringing Martha her mail every morning
for 2 weeks?
WH-Question: Who has been bringing Martha her mail every morning for 2
weeks?
Tag Question: She has been bringing Martha her mail every morning for 2
weeks, hasn't she?
C. This is a copy of the original story. Fill in the blanks with the present
Ruth and Martha are best friends. They have been spending (spend) time
together since they were young girls. Every morning, they get dressed and
walk to the post office together. They have been walking (walk) together to
the post office every morning for the past 10 years.
Lately, Martha has not been feeling (not feel) well. Ruth has been walking
(walk) to the post office alone each morning. Then she visits Martha at
home. She has been bringing (bring) Martha her mail every morning for 2
weeks. She hopes Martha feels better soon.
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Story 2

Nick has been playing the game of marbles since he was 5 years old. He
likes to play marbles. He plays with the other kids. He also teaches other
kids how to play the game.
Lately, he has been teaching Brian how to play marbles. He has been
teaching Brian all the rules of the game. He has been teaching Brian how to
win.
Brian is Nick's friend. Recently, he has been learning to play marbles. He has
been wishing to play the game for many years. The past few days, his
friend, Nick, has been teaching him how to play marbles. It is a fun game.
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tense.
1. How long has Nick been playing the game of marbles?
2. Lately, whom has Nick been teaching to play marbles? What has he
been teaching him?
3. What has Brian been learning recently?

questions.

1. He has been teaching Brian how to play marbles.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. He has been teaching Brian how to win.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. He has been learning to play marbles.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:


PRESent Perfect ProgRESSive Story 2 – ANSwerS

tense.
1. How long has Nick been playing the game of marbles?
Nick has been playing the game of marbles since he was 5 years old.
2. Lately, whom has Nick been teaching to play marbles? What has he
been teaching him?
Lately, Nick has been teaching Brian to play marbles. He has been teaching
him all the rules of the game. He has also been teaching him how to win.
3. What has Brian been learning recently?

Recently, Brian has been learning how to play marbles.

questions.
1. He has been teaching Brian how to play marbles.
Negative: He has not been teaching Brian how to play marbles.
Yes/No Question: Has he been teaching Brian how to play marbles?
WH-Question: What has he been teaching Brian?
Tag Question: He has been teaching Brian how to play marbles, hasn't he?

2. He has been teaching Brian how to win.
Negative: He has not been teaching Brian how to win.
Yes/No Question: Has he been teaching Brian how to win?
WH-Question: Who has been teaching Brian how to win?
Tag Question: He has been teaching Brian how to win, hasn't he?
3. He has been learning to play marbles.
Negative: He has not been learning to play marbles.
Yes/No Question: Has he been learning to play marbles?
WH-Question: What has he been learning to play?
Tag Question: He has been learning to play marbles, hasn't he?
Nick has been playing the game of marbles since he was 5 years old. He
likes to play marbles. He plays with the other kids. He also teaches other
kids how to play the game.
Lately, he's been teaching Brian how to play marbles. He's been teaching
Brian all the rules of the game. He's been teaching Brian how to win.
Brian is Nick's friend. Recently, he's been learning to play marbles. He's
been wishing to play the game for many years. The past few days, his
friend, Nick, has been teaching him how to play marbles. It's a fun game.





Story 3
Who iS he? What haS he been doing?

Jimmy sings with the boys' choir at his church. Jimmy has a good singing
voice. He has been singing since he was very young. He has been singing
with the boys' choir for the past 3 years. He likes to sing with the choir.
Lately, the choir has been practicing many new songs. They have been
learning songs for their Christmas performance. They have been practicing
2 hours every day for the last 2 weeks. They have been working very hard.
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tense.
1. For how long has Jimmy been singing with the boys' choir?
2. What has the choir been practicing lately? Why have they been
learning new songs?
3. How many hours have they been practicing every day?

questions.

1. He has been singing since he was very young.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. They have been learning songs for their Christmas performance.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. They have been working very hard.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

help.
choir song church
Christmas performance week
1. It is a place people go for a religious service. What is it?
2. It is a recital or concert. What is it?
3. They are a group of people singing together.
Who are they?
4. It is seven days. What is it?
5. It is music. What is it?
6. It is a holiday. What is it?


tense.
Jimmy has been singing with the boys' choir for the past 3 years.
learning new songs?
The choir has been practicing new songs lately. They have been learning
new songs for their Christmas performance.
They have been practicing 2 hours every day.

questions.
Negative: He has not been singing since he was very young.
Yes/No Question: Has he been singing since he was very young?
WH-Question: What has he been doing since he was very young?
Tag Question: He has been singing since he was very young, hasn't he?

Negative: They have not been learning songs for their Christmas
performance.
Yes/No Question: Have they been learning songs for their Christmas
performance?
WH-Question: What have they been learning for their Christmas
performance?
Tag Question: They have been learning songs for their Christmas
performance, haven't they?
Negative: They have not been working very hard.
Yes/No Question: Have they been working very hard?
WH-Question: Who has been working very hard?
Tag Question: They have been working very hard, haven't they?

help.
1. It is a place people go for a religious service. What is it? church
2. It is a recital or concert. What is it? performance
Who are they? choir
4. It is seven days. What is it? week
5. It is music. What is it? song
6. It is a holiday. What is it? Christmas





Story 3
Who iS he? What haS he been doing?

Jimmy sings with the boys' choir at his church. Jimmy has a good singing
voice. He has been singing since he was very young. He has been singing
with the boys' choir for the past 3 years. He likes to sing with the choir.
Lately, the choir has been practicing many new songs. They have been
learning songs for their Christmas performance. They have been practicing
2 hours every day for the last 2 weeks. They have been working very hard.
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tense.
learning new songs?

questions.

Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

help.
choir song church
Christmas performance week
1. It is a place people go for a religious service. What is it?
2. It is a recital or concert. What is it?
Who are they?
4. It is seven days. What is it?
5. It is music. What is it?
6. It is a holiday. What is it?


tense.
Jimmy has been singing with the boys' choir for the past 3 years.
learning new songs?
The choir has been practicing new songs lately. They have been learning
new songs for their Christmas performance.
They have been practicing 2 hours every day.

questions.
Negative: He has not been singing since he was very young.
Yes/No Question: Has he been singing since he was very young?
WH-Question: What has he been doing since he was very young?
Tag Question: He has been singing since he was very young, hasn't he?

Negative: They have not been learning songs for their Christmas
performance.
Yes/No Question: Have they been learning songs for their Christmas
performance?
WH-Question: What have they been learning for their Christmas
performance?
Tag Question: They have been learning songs for their Christmas
performance, haven't they?
Negative: They have not been working very hard.
Yes/No Question: Have they been working very hard?
WH-Question: Who has been working very hard?
Tag Question: They have been working very hard, haven't they?

help.
1. It is a place people go for a religious service. What is it? church
2. It is a recital or concert. What is it? performance
Who are they? choir
4. It is seven days. What is it? week
5. It is music. What is it? song
6. It is a holiday. What is it? Christmas





(PRESent Perfect ContINUOUS)
Story 4

Marcus travels to Los Angeles a lot for work. In fact, he has been traveling
to Los Angeles once a month for over a year. Every time he travels to Los
Angeles, he stays at the same hotel. He likes the service at this hotel. He
has been staying at this hotel at least 5 days every month for over a year.
Marcus's favorite employee at the hotel is Benjamin. Benjamin has been

working at this hotel for 2 years. He usually works as a bellhop, but lately
he has been training for a new job. For the past 2 weeks, Benjamin has
been training to become the assistant manager of the hotel. Marcus is
proud of Benjamin because he knows Benjamin has been working hard the
last 2 years.
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tense.
1. How often has Marcus been traveling to Los Angeles? About how many
days a month has Marcus been staying at this hotel?
2. For how many years has Benjamin been working at this hotel? What
has he been doing lately?
3. Why is Marcus proud of Benjamin?

questions.

1. He has been staying at this hotel at least 5 days every month for over a
year.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. He has been training for a new job.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. Benjamin has been working hard the last 2 years.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

time employee has weeks stays
been travels year at of
Marcus to Los Angeles a lot for work. In fact, he has been

traveling to Los Angeles once a month for over a year. Every
he travels to Los Angeles, he at the same hotel. He likes the
service at this hotel. He has been staying at this hotel at least 5 days every
month for over a .
Marcus's favorite at the hotel is Benjamin. Benjamin has been

working this hotel for 2 years. He usually works as a bellhop,
but lately he has been training for a new job. For the past 2 ,
Benjamin has training to become the assistant manager of the
hotel. Marcus is proud Benjamin because he knows Benjamin
been working hard the last 2 years.

PRESent Perfect ProgRESSive Story 4 – ANSwerS

tense.
1. How often has Marcus been traveling to Los Angeles? About how many
days a month has Marcus been staying at this hotel?
Marcus has been traveling to Los Angeles once a month for over a year.
Marcus has been staying at this hotel about 5 days a month.
2. For how many years has Benjamin been working at this hotel? What
has he been doing lately?
Benjamin has been working at this hotel for 2 years. Lately, he has been
training to become the assistant manager of the hotel.
3. Why is Marcus proud of Benjamin?

Marcus is proud of Benjamin because he knows Benjamin has been working
hard for the past 2 years.


questions.
1. He has been staying at this hotel at least 5 days every month for over a
year.
Negative: He has not been staying at this hotel at least 5 days every month
for over a year.
Yes/No Question: Has he been staying at this hotel at least 5 days every
month for over a year?
WH-Question: Who has been staying at this hotel at least 5 days every
month for over a year?
Tag Question: He has been staying at this hotel at least 5 days every month
for over a year, hasn't he?
2. He has been training for a new job.
Negative: He has not been training for a new job.
Yes/No Question: Has he been training for a new job?
WH-Question: What has he been training for?
Tag Question: He has been training for a new job, hasn't he?

3. Benjamin has been working hard the last 2 years.
Negative: Benjamin has not been working hard the last 2 years.
Yes/No Question: Has Benjamin been working hard the last 2 years?
WH-Question: Who has been working hard the last 2 years?
Tag Question: Benjamin has been working hard the last 2 years, hasn't he?
Marcus travels to Los Angeles a lot for work. In fact, he has been traveling
to Los Angeles once a month for over a year. Every time he travels to Los
Angeles, he stays at the same hotel. He likes the service at this hotel. He
has been staying at this hotel at least 5 days every month for over a year.
Marcus's favorite employee at the hotel is Benjamin. Benjamin has been

working at this hotel for 2 years. He usually works as a bellhop, but lately
he has been training for a new job. For the past 2 weeks, Benjamin has
been training to become the assistant manager of the hotel. Marcus is
proud of Benjamin because he knows Benjamin has been working hard the
last 2 years.




Present Perfect Story 1, Page 1
PRESent Perfect Story 1

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Who are they? What have they done?

What hAS happened?
Linda has just walked outside with Grandmother. She wears an apron. So
far, she has finished cleaning and washing. She has also gathered seeds and
crumbs.
Now Linda and Grandmother are outside. Linda has just dropped some
seeds on the ground to feed the birds. The birds have not come yet.
Recently, Grandmother has moved in with Linda's family. She now enjoys
living with them.
Grandmother has already sat down on the bench. She also wears an apron.
She has just finished cooking.
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Grandmother and Linda wait for the birds. They have seen birds in the yard
before. Grandmother has always liked to watch the birds. Linda has always
liked to feed them.

PRESent Perfect Story 1 – ExerciSES

A. Answer the following questions. Use the Present Perfect tense.
1. What has Linda finished doing so far? What has she just dropped on
the ground?
2. Where has Grandmother moved recently? What has Grandmother just

finished doing?
3. What has Grandmother always liked to do? What has Linda always liked
to do?


questions.
Examples for the sentence “Nick has broken the glass.”

Negative: Nick has not broken the glass.
Yes/No Question: Has Nick broken the glass?
WH-Question: Who has broken the glass?
Tag Question: Nick has broken the glass, hasn't he?
1. Linda has just dropped some seeds on the ground.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. Grandmother has moved in with Linda's family.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

3. Grandmother has always liked to watch the birds.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

PRESent Perfect Story 1 – AnSWerS

1. What has Linda finished doing so far? What has she just dropped on
the ground?
So far, Linda has finished cleaning and washing. She has just dropped some
seeds on the ground.
2. Where has Grandmother moved recently? What has Grandmother

just finished doing?
Recently, Grandmother has moved in with Linda's family. Grandmother has
just finished cooking.
3. What has Grandmother always liked to do? What has Linda always liked
to do?
Grandmother has always liked to watch the birds. Linda has always liked to
feed them.


1. Linda has just dropped some seeds on the ground.
Negative: Linda has not just dropped some seeds on the ground.
Yes/No Question: Has Linda just dropped some seeds on the ground.
WH-Question: Where has Linda just dropped some seeds?
Tag Question: Linda has just dropped some seeds on the ground, hasn't
she?
2. Grandmother has moved in with Linda's family.
Negative: Grandmother has not moved in with Linda's family.
Yes/No Question: Has Grandmother moved in with Linda's family?
WH-Question: Who has moved in with Linda's family?
Tag Question: Grandmother has moved in with Linda's family, hasn't she?
3. Grandmother has always liked to watch the birds.
Negative: Grandmother has not always liked to watch the birds.
Yes/No Question: Has Grandmother always liked to watch the birds?
WH-Question: What has Grandmother always liked to do?

Tag Question: Grandmother has always liked to watch the birds, hasn't
she?
Linda has just walked outside with Grandmother. She wears an apron. So
far, she's finished cleaning and washing. She's also gathered seeds and
crumbs.
Now Linda and Grandmother are outside. Linda has just dropped some
seeds on the ground to feed the birds. The birds haven't come yet.
Recently, Grandmother has moved in with Linda's family. She now enjoys
living with them.
Grandmother has already sat down on the bench. She also wears an apron.
She's just finished cooking.
Grandmother and Linda wait for the birds. They've seen birds in the yard
before. Grandmother has always liked to watch the birds. Linda has always
liked to feed them.
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Who iS SHe? What haS SHe done? What hAS happened?

Recently, it has snowed in Maria's town. In the last week, it has snowed
three times. Maria has always loved the snow. She has played in the snow
many times before.
Maria's dog, Sparky, has never played in the snow. This is Sparky's first
snow. He has not felt the cold yet.
Maria has just received a new sled for Christmas. She puts on her warm
clothes and snow boots. She pulls the sled up the hill. Sparky has run
outside with Maria. Sparky has followed Maria up the hill. He feels good!
Maria has finally reached the top. She sits on her sled. She rides down the
hill. Sparky runs beside the sled. They have finally reached the bottom.
Sparky has followed Maria all the way down the hill. Sparky has decided
that he likes the snow too!
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1. Recently, where has it snowed? How many times has it snowed there
in the last week?
2. Has Sparky ever played in the snow before today? What has Maria
received for Christmas?
3. Where has Maria taken her sled? Who has followed her?

questions.


1. Maria has always loved the snow.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. Maria has just received a new sled for Christmas
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. Sparky has followed Maria all the way down the hill.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

dog Christmas always likes beside
top snowed followed pulls has
Recently, it has in Maria's town. In the last week, it has

snowed three times. Maria has loved the snow. She has
played in the snow many times before.
Maria's , Sparky, has never played in the snow. This is Sparky's

first snow. He not felt the cold yet.
Maria has just received a new sled for . She puts on her warm
clothes and snow boots. She the sled up the hill. Sparky has
run outside with Maria. Sparky has Maria up the hill. He feels
good!
Maria has finally reached the . She sits on her sled. She rides
down the hill. Sparky runs the sled. They have finally reached
the bottom. Sparky has followed Maria all the way down the hill. Sparky has
decided that he the snow too!


1. Recently, where has it snowed? How many times has it snowed there in
the last week?
Recently, it has snowed in Maria's town. It has snowed there three times in
the last week.
2. Has Sparky ever played in the snow before today? What has Maria
received for Christmas?
No, Sparky has never played in the snow before today. Maria has received a
new sled for Christmas.
3. Where has Maria taken her sled? Who has followed her?
Maria has taken her sled to the top of the hill. Sparky has followed her up
the hill.

1. Maria has always loved the snow.
Negative: Maria has not always loved the snow.
Yes/No Question: Has Maria always loved the snow?
WH-Question: Who has always loved the snow?
Tag Question: Maria has always loved the snow, hasn't she?

2. Maria has just received a new sled for Christmas
Negative: Maria has not just received a new sled for Christmas.
Yes/No Question: Has Maria just received a new sled for Christmas?
WH-Question: What has Maria just received for Christmas?
Tag Question: Maria has just received a new sled for Christmas, hasn't she?
3. Sparky has followed Maria all the way down the hill.
Negative: Sparky has not followed Maria all the way down the hill.
Yes/No Question: Has Sparky followed Maria all the way down the hill?
WH-Question: Where has Sparky followed Maria?
Tag Question: Sparky has followed Maria all the way down the hill, hasn't
he?

Recently, it has snowed in Maria's town. In the last week, it has snowed
three times. Maria has always loved the snow. She has played in the snow
many times before.
Maria's dog, Sparky, has never played in the snow. This is Sparky's first
snow. He has not felt the cold yet.
Maria has just received a new sled for Christmas. She puts on her warm
clothes and snow boots. She pulls the sled up the hill. Sparky has run
outside with Maria. Sparky has followed Maria up the hill. He feels good!
Maria has finally reached the top. She sits on her sled. She rides down the
hill. Sparky runs beside the sled. They have finally reached the bottom.
Sparky has followed Maria all the way down the hill. Sparky has decided
that he likes the snow too!





Who are they? What have they done?

What hAS happened?
Roger and Melinda have owned their sailboat for 10 years. During that
time, they have sailed together many times. They have sailed to lots of
places.
They have sailed on the Pacific Ocean. They have also sailed on the Atlantic
Ocean. They have even sailed around the Gulf of Mexico twice. However,
they have never sailed on the Arctic Ocean or Indian Ocean.
In the last year, Roger and Melinda have sailed around the Hawaiian Islands
and across the Hudson Bay. Roger and Melinda love to travel in their
sailboat!
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1. For how many years have Roger and Melinda owned their sailboat?
2. On which oceans have Roger and Melinda sailed? On which oceans have
they not sailed?
3. Where have Roger and Melinda sailed in the last year?

and tag questions.


1. Roger and Melinda have owned their sailboat for 10 years.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. They have sailed on the Pacific Ocean.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. They have never sailed on the Arctic Ocean or Indian Ocean.
Positive:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

roger and melinda have owned their sailboat for 10 years. during that time,
they have sailed together many times. they have sailed to lots of places.
they have sailed on the pacific ocean. they have also sailed on the atlantic
ocean. they have even sailed around the gulf of mexico twice. however,
they have never sailed on the arctic ocean or indian ocean.
in the last year, roger and melinda have sailed around the hawaiian islands
and across the hudson bay. roger and melinda love to travel in their
sailboat!


1. For how many years have Roger and Melinda owned their sailboat?
Roger and Melinda have owned their sailboat for 10 years.
2. On which oceans have Roger and Melinda sailed? On which oceans have
they not sailed?
Roger and Melinda have sailed on the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. They
have not sailed on the Arctic Ocean or the Indian Ocean.
3. Where have Roger and Melinda sailed in the last year?
and across the Hudson Bay.


and tag questions.
1. Roger and Melinda have owned their sailboat for 10 years.
Negative: Roger and Melinda have not owned their sailboat for 10 years.
Yes/No Question: Have Roger and Melinda owned their sailboat for 10
years?
WH-Question: What have Roger and Melinda owned for 10 years?
Tag Question: Roger and Melinda have owned their sailboat for 10 years,
haven't they?
2. They have sailed on the Pacific Ocean.
Negative: They have not sailed on the Pacific Ocean.
Yes/No Question: Have they sailed on the Pacific Ocean?
WH-Question: Who has sailed on the Pacific Ocean?
Tag Question: They have sailed on the Pacific Ocean, haven't they?

3. They have never sailed on the Arctic Ocean or Indian Ocean.
Positive: They have sailed on the Arctic Ocean and Indian Ocean
Yes/No Question: Have they ever sailed on the Arctic Ocean or Indian
Ocean?
WH-Question: Where have they never sailed?
Tag Question: They have never sailed on the Arctic Ocean or Indian Ocean,
have they?
Roger and Melinda have owned their sailboat for 10 years. During that
time, they have sailed together many times. They have sailed to lots of
places.
They have sailed on the Pacific Ocean. They have also sailed on the Atlantic
Ocean. They have even sailed around the Gulf of Mexico twice. However,
they have never sailed on the Arctic Ocean or Indian Ocean.
and across the Hudson Bay. Roger and Melinda love to travel in their
sailboat!





Who iS SHe? What haS SHe done? What hAS happened?

Mable Jones lives in Florida in the United States. Her grandchildren live in
London, England. They have lived in London for 3 years. Mable has not seen
her grandchildren in over a year.
She has talked to her grandchildren on the phone and through e-mails
many times. She has also seen pictures of her grandchildren. They have
grown so much since the last time they visited America.
Mable knits scarves and blankets to send to her grandchildren in London.

So far, she has knitted two large blankets for her granddaughters. She has
also knitted a scarf for each grandchild.
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1. How long have Mable's grandchildren lived in London, England?
2. How has Mable talked to her grandchildren while they've been gone?
3. What has Mable knitted for her grandchildren so far?

questions.


1. They have lived in London for 3 years.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. They have grown so much since the last time they visited America.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. She has also knitted a scarf for each grandchild.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:



1. How long have Mable's grandchildren lived in London, England?
Mable's grandchildren have lived in London, England for 3 years.
2. How has Mable talked to her grandchildren while they've been gone?
Mable has talked to her grandchildren on the Internet and through e-mails.
3. What has Mable knitted for her grandchildren so far?
So far, Mable has knitted two blankets for her granddaughters and a scarf
for each grandchild.

questions.
1. They have lived in London for 3 years.
Negative: They have not lived in London for 3 years.
Yes/No Question: Have they lived in London for 3 years?
WH-Question: Where have they lived for 3 years?
Tag Question: They have lived in London for 3 years, haven't they?

2. They have grown so much since the last time they visited America.
Negative: They have not grown so much since the last time they visited
America.
Yes/No Question: Have they grown so much since the last time they visited
America?
WH-Question: Who has grown so much since the last time they visited
America?
Tag Question: They have grown so much since the last time they visited
America, haven't they?
3. She has also knitted a scarf for each grandchild.
Negative: She has not knitted a scarf for each grandchild.
Yes/No Question: Has she also knitted a scarf for each grandchild?
WH-Question: What has she knitted for each grandchild?
Tag Question: She has also knitted a scarf for each grandchild, hasn't she?

Mable Jones lives in Florida in the United States. Her grandchildren live in
London, England. They've lived in London for 3 years. Mable hasn't seen
her grandchildren in over a year.
She's talked to her grandchildren on the phone and through e-mails many
times. She's also seen pictures of her grandchildren. They've grown so
much since the last time they visited America.
Mable knits scarves and blankets to send to her grandchildren in London.

So far, she's knitted two large blankets for her granddaughters. She's also
knitted a scarf for each grandchild.




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PRESent ProGRESSive Story 1

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Who are they? Where are they? What are they doing?
Now Janet is in her house. She is sitting on a wooden chair. She is holding a
coat. She is fixing it.
James is Janet's husband. He is sitting in front of her. He is fixing clothes

too.
Elizabeth is sitting next to James. She is Janet's sister. Right now she is
helping Janet and James. They are working together. They are fixing
clothes.
At this moment a man is coming in. He is wearing dark clothes. He is

carrying a pile of clothes. They are all working very hard.
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PRESent ProgRESSive Story 1 – ExerciSES

1. Where is Janet sitting now? What is she doing?
2. Where is James sitting now? What is he doing?
3. Who is coming in at this moment? What is he carrying?

Examples for the sentence “Dan is eating now”

Negative: Dan is not eating now.
Yes/No Question: Is Dan eating now?
WH-Question: When is Dan eating?
Tag Question: Dan is eating now, isn’t he?

1. She is sitting on a wooden chair.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. She is holding a coat.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. He is wearing dark clothes.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:


PRESent ProgRESSive Story 1 – AnSwERS

1. Where is Janet sitting now? What is she doing?
Janet is sitting on a wooden chair. She is fixing a coat.
2. Where is James sitting now? What is he doing?
James is sitting in front of Janet. He is fixing clothes too.
3. Who is coming in at this moment? What is he carrying?
At this moment a man is coming in. He is carrying a pile of clothes.

1. She is sitting on a wooden chair.
Negative: She is not sitting on a wooden chair.
Yes/No Question: Is she sitting on a wooden chair?
WH-Question: Where is she sitting?
Tag Question: She is sitting on a wooden chair, isn’t she?

2. She is holding a coat.
Negative: She is not holding a coat.
Yes/No Question: Is she holding a coat?
WH-Question: What is she holding?
Tag Question: She is holding a coat, isn’t she?
3. He is wearing dark clothes.
Negative: He is not wearing dark clothes.
Yes/No Question: Is he wearing dark clothes?
WH-Question: Who is wearing dark clothes?
Tag Question: He is wearing dark clothes, isn’t he?

Now Janet is in her house. She’s sitting on a wooden chair. She’s holding a
coat. She’s fixing it.
James is Janet's husband. He’s sitting in front of her. He’s fixing clothes too.
Elizabeth is sitting next to James. She’s Janet's sister. Right now she’s
helping Janet and James. They’re working together. They’re fixing clothes.
At this moment a man is coming in. He’s wearing dark clothes. He’s carrying
a pile of clothes. They’re all working very hard.
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Right now, it is Monday morning. Mike and Tina are at home. They are
sitting at a table. They are eating breakfast.
At this moment, Tina is drinking coffee. She is eating a pastry. She is sitting
across the table from Mike. She is talking to Mike.
Mike is Tina’s husband. He is sitting at the table with Tina. He is also

drinking coffee. Mike is listening to Tina.
After breakfast, Mike and Tina are leaving for work. They work in the city.
They are riding the bus to work.
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1. Where are Mike and Tina on Monday morning? What are they doing?
2. Where is Tina sitting now? What is Tina eating?
3. Where are Mike and Tina going after breakfast? How are they getting
there?

Examples for the sentence “Sandy is cooking tonight.”

Negative: Sandy is not cooking tonight.
Yes/No Question: Is Sandy cooking tonight?
WH-Question: When is Sandy cooking?
Tag Question: Sandy is cooking tonight, isn’t she?

1. They are eating breakfast.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. Mike is listening to Tina.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. They are riding the bus to work.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:


PRESent ProgRESSive Story 2 – AnSwERS

1. Where are Mike and Tina sitting on Monday morning? What are they
doing?
Mike and Tina are sitting at the table. They are eating breakfast.
2. Where is Tina sitting now? What is Tina eating?
Tina is sitting across from Mike. She is eating a pastry.
3. Where are Mike and Tina going after breakfast? How are they getting
there?
After breakfast, Mike and Tina are going to work. They are riding the bus.

1. They are eating breakfast.
Negative: They are not eating breakfast.
Yes/No Question: Are they eating breakfast?
WH-Question: Who is eating breakfast?
Tag Question: They are eating breakfast, aren’t they?

2. Mike is listening to Tina.
Negative: Mike is not listening to Tina.
Yes/No Question: Is Mike listening to Tina?
WH-Question: What is Mike doing?
Tag Question: Mike is listening to Tina, isn’t he?
3. They are riding the bus to work.
Negative: They are not riding the bus to work.
Yes/No Question: Are they riding the bus to work?
WH-Question: Where are they riding the bus?
Tag Question: They are riding the bus to work, aren’t they?

Right now, it’s Monday morning. Mike and Tina are at home. They’re sitting
at a table. They’re eating breakfast.
At this moment, Tina is drinking coffee. She’s eating a pastry. She’s sitting
across the table from Mike. She’s talking to Mike.
Mike is Tina’s husband. He’s sitting at the table with Tina. He’s also drinking
coffee. Mike is listening to Tina.
After breakfast, Mike and Tina are leaving for work. They work in the city.
They’re riding the bus to work.





Now the children are at school. Amy is sewing. She is practicing. She is
sitting on a bench. She is sitting near Timmy.
Timmy is at school too. Timmy is studying. He is sitting behind his desk. He

wishes he could play with the other children.
John and Susan are also at school. They are playing outside. They are
picking flowers for their teacher. John is carrying his hat. Susan is wearing a
bonnet.
At this moment, Sarah is walking by the door. She is helping the teacher.
She is carrying textbooks to the shelf.
ITEM#3847520941

1. Where is Amy sitting now? What is she doing?
2. Where are John and Susan playing? What is Susan wearing?
3. At this moment, where is Sarah? Why is she carrying textbooks?

questions.
Examples for the sentence “Billy is writing a letter.”

Negative: Billy is not writing a letter.
Yes/No Question: Is Billy writing a letter?
WH-Question: What is Billy doing?
Tag Question: Billy is writing a letter, isn't he?

1. Amy is sewing.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. He is sitting behind his desk.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. John is carrying his hat.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:


PreSent ProgRESSive Story 3 – AnSwERS

1. Where is Amy sitting now? What is she doing?

Amy is sitting on the bench near Timmy. She is sewing.
2. Where are John and Susan playing? What is Susan wearing?
John and Susan are playing outside. Susan is wearing a bonnet.
3. At this moment, where is Sarah? Why is she carrying textbooks?
At this moment, Sarah is walking by the door. She is carrying textbooks
because she is helping the teacher.

1. Amy is sewing.
Negative: Amy is not sewing.
Yes/No Question: Is Amy sewing?
WH-Question: Who is sewing?
Tag Question: Amy is sewing, isn't she?

2. He is sitting behind his desk.
Negative: He is not sitting behind his desk.
Yes/No Question: Is he sitting behind his desk?
WH-Question: Where is he sitting?
Tag Question: He is sitting behind his desk, isn't he?
3. John is carrying his hat.
Negative: John is not carrying his hat.
Yes/No Question: Is John carrying his hat?
WH-Question: Who is carrying his hat?
Tag Question: John is carrying his hat, isn't he?

Now the children are at school. Amy is sewing. She's practicing. She's sitting
on a bench. She's sitting near Timmy.
Timmy is at school too. Timmy is studying. He's sitting behind his desk. He
wishes he could play with the other children.
John and Susan are also at school. They're playing outside. They're picking
flowers for their teacher. John is carrying his hat. Susan is wearing a
bonnet.
At this moment, Sarah is walking by the door. She's helping the teacher.
She's carrying textbooks to the shelf.





Today, Abby is visiting her grandparents. She loves her grandparents. At
this moment, she is sitting on her grandfather's knee. She is listening to a
story. She is smiling. She loves her grandfather's stories.
Jacob is Abby's grandfather. He loves his granddaughter. Right now, he is

telling her a story. He is holding her on his knee. He is holding her hands.
They are sitting in the living room.
Sarah is Abby's grandmother. At this moment, Sarah is standing in the

kitchen. She is baking cookies for Jacob and Abby. She is also listening to
Jacob's story.
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1. Whom is Abby visiting today? At this moment, what is Abby doing?
2. Right now, what is Jacob doing? Where is he sitting?
3. At this moment, where is Sarah? What is she doing?

questions.
Examples for the sentence “Billy is writing a letter.”

Negative: Billy is not writing a letter.
Yes/No Question: Is Billy writing a letter?
WH-Question: What is Billy doing?
Tag Question: Billy is writing a letter, isn't he?

1. She is smiling.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. He is holding her on his knee.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. She is baking cookies for Jacob and Ashley.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

help.
knee grandmother story cookies

living room grandfather kitchen granddaughter
1. It is the room in a house where someone cooks food.
What is it?
2. It is a joint in the body between the upper leg and lower leg.
What is it?
3. She is the mother of your mother or father. Who is she?
4. They are sweet desserts. What are they?
5. He is the father of your mother or father. Who is he?
6. It is a tale or narrative of events. What is it?
7. It is the room in a house where people relax or entertain guests.
What is it?
8. She is the daughter of your son or daughter. Who is she?

PreSent ProgRESSive Story 4 – AnSwERS

1. Whom is Abby visiting today? At this moment, what is Abby doing?
Today, Abby is visiting her grandparents. At this moment, she is sitting on
her grandfather's knee and listening to a story.
2. Right now, what is Jacob doing? Where is he sitting?
Right now, Jacob is telling Abby a story. He is sitting in the living room.
3. At this moment, where is Sarah? What is she doing?
At this moment, Sarah is standing in the kitchen. She is baking cookies for
Abby and Jacob.

1. She is smiling.
Negative: She is not smiling.
Yes/No Question: Is she smiling?
WH-Question: What is she doing?
Tag Question: She is smiling, isn't she?

2. He is holding her on his knee.
Negative: He is not holding her on his knee.
Yes/No Question: Is he holding her on his knee?
WH-Question: Where is he holding her?
Tag Question: He is holding her on his knee, isn't he?
3. She is baking cookies for Jacob and Ashley.
Negative: She is not baking cookies for Jacob and Ashley.
Yes/No Question: Is she baking cookies for Jacob and Ashley?
WH-Question: Who is baking cookies for Jacob and Ashley?
Tag Question: She is baking cookies for Jacob and Ashley, isn't she?

help.
1. It is the room in a house where someone cooks food.
What is it? kitchen
2. It is a joint in the body between the upper leg and lower leg.
What is it? knee
3. She is the mother of your mother or father. Who is she? grandmother
4. They are sweet desserts. What are they? cookies
5. He is the father of your mother or father. Who is he? grandfather
6. It is a tale or narrative of events. What is it? story
7. It is the room in a house where people relax or entertain guests.
What is it? living room
8. She is the daughter of your son or daughter. Who is she? granddaughter




SILENT LETTERS
b - comb, debt, plumber, tomb, subtle, dumb, bomb, doubt, subpoena, womb,
etc. c - Connecticut
ch - yacht
e - pIaque,vegetabIe (veg’tab’I), bridge, Wednesday (commonly said Wens-day)
clothes, (almost all CVCV words ending in e, and many other vowel
combinations.)
g - sign, gnat, gnu, foreign
gh - right, drought, eight, weigh, etc.
h - hour, honor, honest, herb, rhyme, rhythm, thyme,
Thailand i - business, parliament
k in kn words, the k is silent: know, knot, knee, etc.
I - talk, walk, could, should, would, folk, half, calf,
etc. n - autumn, column, government, damn
o - sophomore, opossum
p - cupboard, pneumonia, psalm, raspberry, receipt,
coup r - surprise (this is a common pronunciation)
s - aisle, island, patios
I - beret, Chevrolet, depot, listen, whistle, wrestle, trestle, mortgage, apostle
(In rapid speech, the t is very lightly pronounced in such words as Christmas,
mountain and little)
th - asthma, isthmus, northeaster
u - biscuit, build, guest, plague, plaque, tongue, catalogue,
fugue w - who, whole, write, wrong, two, sword, wrist, answer
x - faux
z - rendezvous
SILENT LETTERS 1
A helpful list of sounds in Enqlish & some of the letters that make them:
The usual letters Exceptions - other words How this sound is

that make this made: with this sound:
sound.
Vowel Sounds
a (short ave - have, halve
sound) apple ai - plaid
pat, crash
catch, bank,
sarcgsm half, gallon
badge
dance, chance
jaw: quite open; lips slightly
apart; tongue:quite low, relaxed,
slightly pushed forward
a (long sound) au - gauge

ace ey - they, prey,
pale, pail obey,convey ea - great,
way, gray break, steak
*straight, ’strait ei - eight, weigh, neighbor,
vein, freight, veil, sleigh
ee - matinee
et - buffet, fillet, Chevrolet,
crochet, bouquet, beret
ie - lingerie jaw, slightly open; lips:unfounded
e - blase’, naivete’ tongue: starts out the same as
short e, quite low, but tenses
and moves up to long e
ah (close to o - short sound)

afraid, ago a - father, want, wash,
watch, aha! ha, papa watt, wand, swan, swap,
spa, algebrg calm, swamp, garage.
phobia, sofa balmy, suave, facqde
eois - bourgeois (bur-
zhwa)
jaw: very open

tongue: very low, very relaxed
lips: slightly rounded
2
aw (same as au)
paw, yawn alk -talk, walk, chalk, etc.
all, wall, oa - broad
also awful, ou - cough, thought,
awe fought bought,
caught, haul, applaud brought
August o - off, soft, log, cost, cloth
ah - Utah
a - salt, false, Arkansgs
jaw: open; tongue: very low,
(saw) Iax,raises slightly in back
lips: slightly rounded
e (short sound)
egg, happiness ea - bread, breakfast, dead,
pet, tgchnique deaf, feather, head, health,
wedding instead, *lead, ”read, sweater,
sdge, fence threat, meant, weather
defgnse sweat, weapon, etc.
ie - friend
ue - guess
ai - said (sed)
ay - says (sez)
elle - gazelle, madamoiselle jaw: slightly open
lips; unrounded
tongue: quite low, relaxed
e (long sound) eo -people

eagle ie - belief, believe, chief, field,
peel grief, niece, piece, priest,
either, receive shield, thief, yield, diesel,
money, key brief, siege, prairie, achieve, etc.
me ile - automobile
ice - police
y - any, pretty, etc.
Iy - poorly, happily, etc.
i - ski, chili macaron_i, pita, chic
ine - gasoline, vaccine,
nicotine, marine
magazine, machine, etc.
que - antique, technique,
unique
ae - Caesar jaw: slightly open;lips: unrounded
salad uite - suite tongue: tense, high, and moves
higher
3
i (short sound)
ink e - English, pretty
pit, children ee - been
think o - women
mist, filth ia - marriage
width
journalism
u - busy, business
ui - build
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bridge, wince ei- counterfeit, forfeit
ie - sieve, handkerchief
y - myth, syrup, synonym, lynx
Unaccented endings with ice: office, practice, etc.
“ “ “ ile: fragile, missile, etc. jaw: slightly open
“ “ “ ine: engine, medicine etc. lips: unrounded
“ “ “ ite: opposite, favorite, etc. tongue: midlevel, does not
move,
“ “ “ ive: positive, live, etc. half-tense
i (ah-ee: double sound)

ice, nice ai - aisle
pie ei - height, stein
mile, reptile i - child, mild, wild,
advice (ad-VICE) ight -light, right, night, etc.
fine, valentine ind - blind, find, kind, grind
drive, arrive, “live ign - sign, benign, design
”bite, excite gh - high, sigh, thigh
final is - island (silent s)
oy - coyote
ui - guide, disguise
uy - buy
y -my, try, fly, eye, rye, dye
*byte, rhyme, electrolyte sound slides from back to front
jaw and tongue: move
up, start tax, become
tense lips: from open to
“smiling"
o (short sound - close to ah)

October, on, upon one - gone
pot, doll, cloth ”check sound, spelling
ho -honest, hsnor (silent h)
clock, co-op -- respgnse
log, cost mgsque omb -
bomb
4
see ah: similar, but
shorter
5
o (long sound)
open, owe -- old, cold, hold, most, post, bolt, both
coat, “pole, *poll, both, folk, yolk
toe, *so ou - doughnut, though, boulder
no, ago, radio o - comb (silent b)
”clothes, *close ew - ’sew
chose, chosen ow - piIlow,*bow, yellow, low, bowl,
dose, dosage throw, know,mower,*row,*sow,
--- own, owner
eau - bureau, plateau
au - chauvinist
ou - soul
eo - yeoman
ot - depot jaw: slightly open
lips: rounded, move closer together
tongue: tense, glides up and back
ou (ah-oo: double sound)

out, flour, house,
count, ounce, our, ough - bough, drought
cow, fIower,*bow, *row ho -hour (silent h)
how, brown, owl -- lounge
jaw: very open, closes

slightly lips: open, then
rounded
tongue: relaxed, very low and flat in
front, then moves up in back
oi (oh-ee: double sound)

boy aw - lawyer
oil, coin oice, oise - noise, choice
ois- Illinois
sound moves back to front

jaw: slightly open, moves
up
lips: from rounded to unrounded
5
tongue: tense,gIides up,
forward
6
oo (really between a short o and short u)
o - woman, wolf
oo - look, brook, good
root, wool, wood
ou -could, would,
should u - put
jaw:open
lips:rounded, do not move
tongue: curves high in
back
u (short sound)
up, but a - was, what
butter, luck oe - does (duz)
*sum,medium ou -country, couple,
dumb (silent b) cousin, trouble, young,
fudge, plunge rough
dunce, pulse o - come, love, oven,
cover, ’some, done,
tsngue, front, brother,
mother, kingdom, etc. jaws: half open;Iips: relaxed, not
oo - flood, blood rounded. tongue: curved half-
way up in the center. Sound is
low:-"uh"
ALL UNSTRESSED VOWELS TAKE THIS SOUND, as in banana (buh-NA-nuh).

In dictionaries, the symbol for this sound is an upside-down e: a
a - abbreviation
e - silent
i - Minnesota
o - connect
U - CIRCUS
ai - captain
ea - ocean
io - fashion, nation
ou - famous
- M_cDonaId’s
u (long sound, with y sound at the beginning)

used eau - beauty
university u - computer,
butte, ukelele, ’yule fugue
fuel, cute eu - feud, eulogy
6
abuse, tube, excuse ie - few, pew, same as oo, but held
“yew longer; also see y sound
iew - view
7
u (long sound, without y sound at the beginning)
bIue,avenue, eu - neutral, pneumonia, deuce,
June, tune neurotic, neutron
suit, cruise, juice ew - blew, *flew, new, crew, dew,
*flu, sue, emu drew, stew, brew, Jew, chew,
etc. truth, produce oe - shoe
institute o - do *to
omb - tomb (silent b)
oo -balloon, boot. smooth, food
noon, room, tool, tooth, “too,
move, route, snooze, shampoo, Ca
choose, loose, etc.
ou - group, routine, rouge, “you
youth, *you”II, souvenir
who - who, whose
WO - *tWO jaw: open; lips: quite rounded
IOUX - SiOUX tongue: flat in front, moves up
but - debut (silent I) in back, tenses. Sound held
long.
Vowel sounds with

R (ah-R)
far, park ear - heart
boulevard -- are
March, charge uar - guard
(a-R) are -care, scarce, *bare, etc.

fair, air arr - marry
millionaire ayer - prayer
ear -*bear, “tear, wear
ere - *there, where
ei - *their
err - error, berry
’re - *they’re
ur - bury
(ee-R) eer - beer, cheer

fear, ear, ere - here
weary e’re - we’re
*tear, *hear eir - weird
atmosphere ier - cashier, frontier,
pierce. ee-
R 7
(ah-ee-R)
fire, ”hire choir igher -
acquire *higher
(uR)
fir, girl, third, birth ear - learn, earth, search, etc.
offer, her, teacher or - work, worth, worst, word.
fur, burn, etc. her - herb, herbal (silent h)
Thursday nicer, ure- sure, endure, insurance re
happier urge, - massacre
merge
oar - oar, *soar, *coarse, etc. oor

(oh-R) - door, poor, floor
for, storm, born, ore - ’sore, force, horse *wore,
short boring, ”worn etc. our - four, pour, *your, etc.
“course ou re*you re
absorb ar - warm, *war, wharf, *warn, etc
porch, cord
(yuh-R)
pure, cure, obscure
Consonant Sounds:
b pb - cupboard,
bed raspberry
rubber note: same as p, but voiced
The letter c has no sound of its own! Followed by a, o, or u, it has the sound of k:
cat,cot, cut. But followed by e, i or y, it has the s sound: cent, city, cyst. The blends
cl, cr and ct have the k sound. Ch has a new sound.
d
duck Id - would, could, should
ladder ed -To add ed to words that end
in voiced consonants (except' d)
the sound of ed is just d:
smeII’d, etc; banned is just like
band!
With words that end in d,
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d
o
u
b
l
e
t
h
e
d
,
a
n
d
s
a
y
t
w
o
s
y
l
l
a
b
l
e
s
:
pad-
ded,
load-
ded,
etc.
same
as t,
out
voice
o
9
f
fish If - half, calf, etc.
offer ph - phone, etc.
nephew gh - laugh, trough, cough
rough, tough, enough
note: same as v, but unvoiced

g has its own sound when followed by a, o, or u. When followed by e, i, or y, it has the
same sound as j: gem, gin, gym. G sound exceptions:
ge - gear, get, geese, finger, anger
game gi - begin, giddy, gimmick,
go, wagon girl, give, giggle
gum other exceptions:
gh - ghost P
gui - guide 9 * b
note: same as k, but voiced
h
house wh - who, whole
j - San Jose
ch - Chanukah
g - gyro sandwich
jeep ge - gem, budget,

gi - ginger, region
gy - Egypt
dge - edge, judge, advantage etc.
gg - exaggerate
di - soldier
-grad_uation
note: same as ch, but voiced
key c - see c
cat ch - stomach, ache, orchid, chemical
COt chasm, chaos
CUt lk - talk, walk
account kh - khaki
back qu - liquor, plaque
cch - saccharine
c -traffic, picnic tAdd k to endings:trafficker,panicked)
note: same as g, but unvoiced
9
lemon In - kiln
bill ie - little (lit’I)
al - pedal (ped’I), final (fin'I)
el - model (mod’I)
IOa
m
money mb - comb, plumber
dummy Im - calm, balm
rhythm mn - column, autumn,
IDb
hymn
gm - diaphragm
note: air flows through nose
n
nest
banner kn - knee, knife, know,
etc. pn - pneumonia
gn - sign, gnat, reign
en - open (op’n), etc.
on - cotton (cot’n),
etc.
ain - certain (cer-t’n), etc.
pig
supper
ph - shepherd
ough - hiccough
note: same as b, but unvoiced
q really has no sound of its own! It is always paired with u (qu) and usually has the
sound of kw. See kw under blends.
rug wr - write, wrong, etc.

merry rh - rhythm, rhyme, rhinestone
rhinoceros
rrh - diarrhea
- colonel (kern’I)
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sun c - see c
kiss ps - psalm
cent psy - psychology, etc.
city sci - scissors, fascinate, etc.
st - listen , whistle, wrestle,
)) a
dose
goose etc.
note: same as z but unvoiced
telephone bt - debt, doubt, subtle,

button etc. pt - receipt
th - Thomas,
Thailand ght - night,
right, etc. cht - yacht
z - pizza
ed - walked. When adding ed to words
that end in unvoiced consonants
(except I) the sound is just t: waIk’t.
With a word ending in t, say
two syllables: pat-ted,lif-ted. tongue: tip taps ridge behind teeth
note: same as d, but unvoiced
V
vest f - of
savvy
over
note: same as f, but voiced
web u - persuade, iguana

-- one (won)
ou - strenuous
wh - whale, why
(some Americans say
all wh sounds as w)
x has no sound of its own. Look under blends for ks and kz.
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y (refer back to vowel section - y as a vowel can have the sound of long e or short i)
yarn u - university, unit, cute etc.
eu - Europe, feud
ew - few
eau - beauty
op on, on
u-
strenuous j -
hallelujah
II (in Spanish) torilla
n with - (in Spanish) canyon
zipper SS - SCISSORS
jazz s - days, lose, was, please,
puzzle
frozen as, advise
si - business (biz-ness)
use - exCUSE (verb),
fuse choose, loose,
clothes
chosen note: same as s, but voiced
Consonant Blend Sounds

Some consonants can be said together. Those that make new sounds are
illustrated. The dash shows if they can only begin (bl-) or end (-ck) a syllable, or do
both (-ch-).
bl-
blue
br-
brand
-ch-
check c - cello
lunch te - righteous
kitchen ti - question
tu- nature, picture (pik-chur)
d ss
-ck r
cl- (really kl sound) -
clap
cr- (really kr sound) d
CrOSS r
-ct (really kt sound) e
act
12
note:
(see k) same as
j, but
unvoice
d
13
dw-
dwell
-dz ds - roads, ads
fl-
flag
fr-
frog
-ft
glad
\”Sa
g*-
gram
-gw- (not spelled) gu - penguin
h w- w - wheat, white sound starts with puff of air
-’I Words that end with an ie have no e sound, just an I sound: table (ta-b’I), uncle (un-
k’l), handle(han-d’I), rifle (ri-f’l), buIge (bu-g’I), tickle (tic-k’Ie), sim I (sim-p’l),
puzzle (puz-z’I).
-I d
hold
kl- (not spelled) cl - clap

kr- (not spelled) CA - CROSS
chr -Christmas, chronology
-ks- x - tax, text, exit, box, tuxedo,
etc. c - facsimile, exciting
cc - eccentric
cks - tacks, pecks, picks, pocks, pucks
-kz- (not spelled)
xes -taxes, mixes, oxen, luxury
-kw- (not spelled)
qu - quarter, quit, etc.
cqu - acquire
ch - choir
-mp
jump
-nch
lunch
-nd
and
- ng
sing, sang, sung, song, strength
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-ng’d (not spelled) nged - belonged, etc.
-ng-g (not spelled) ng - finger, (fing-ger) anger (ang-ger)
-ngz (not spelled) sings
-n k
sink, sank, sunk, honk
-nt
rent
plan
p^-
prime
adopt
-rb
curb
-rch
church
-rd
card
-rf
scarf
-rj (not spelled) rge - large, etc.
pork
curl
arm
-rn
earn
-rp
sharp
-rs
nurse
-rt
dirt
-rth
earth
-rz (not spelled)
rs - furs
-rv
curve
-rch
march
-rsh
marshmallow
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-sk- and sc- followed by a, o, U
scan, scout, scum sch - school, schedule
risk, skate scheme, schizophrenic
-sh- ci - special, ancient, musician
ship s - sugar, sure, censure
wish ch - machine, Chicago, chef
worship ion - nation , partial, patient
sion - tension (ten-shun)
ean - ocean (o-shun)
sci - fascism, conscious
ss - mission, tissue note: same as zh, but unvoiced
shr-
shrug
ski- (not spelled) scl - sclerosis
-skr- (not spelled) scr - describe, scratch
-sks
desks
skw- (not spelled) squirrel
sl-
slip
sm-
small
sn-
snap
-sp-
spill, crisp
pl-
splash
spr-
spring
-sps
wasps
-st-
stack,
first str-
string
-sts
tests
ch - ”which, much, rich, such

*witch, pitcher(pit-chur)
-th- th
thigh,
with, withold note: This th sound is unvoiced
15
-th-
the, this,
that father, Iba
these, those
there
note: This th sound is voiced
thd (not spelled) thed - bathed

-ths
tenths
thr-
three
tr-
trip
tw-
twins, between
wh-
wheel, why (see hw for explanation and picture)
j - San Juan, marijuana
zh (not spelled) su -measure, pleasure, leisure

sion - vision
z - azure
g - genre
ss - fission
note: same as sh, but voiced
}6c
zh
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Silent letters
b - comb, debt, tomb, subtle, dumb, bomb, doubt, subpoena
c - Connecticut
ch - yacht
e - plaque,vegetable (veg’tab’l), bridge, Wednssday (commonly said Wends-
day) g - sign, gnat, gnu
gh - right, drought, eight, weigh, etc.
h - hour, honor, honest, herb, rhyme, rhythm, thyme
i - business, parliament
k in kn words, the k is silent: know, knot, knee
I - talk, walk, could, should, would, folk, half, etc.
n - autumn, column, government, kiln, damn
o - sophomore, opossum
p - cupboard, pneumonia, psalm, raspberry, receipt
r - surprise (this is a common
pronuciation) s - aisle, island, patios
I - beret, Chevrolet, depot, listen, whistle, wrestle, Christmas, trestle
(in rapid sppech, the t is very lightly pronounced in such words as mountain
and little
th - asthma, isthmus, northeaster, Thai,
thyme u - biscuit, build, guest, plague,
plaque
w - who, whole, write, wrong, two, sword
x - faux
z - rendezvous
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What IS going to happen?
On Saturday, Katie will be one year old. Katie's parents are going to have a
birthday party. The party is going to begin at noon on Saturday. Many
people will be at the party. Katie will have so much fun!
Katie's dad is going to cook hamburgers. Katie's grandmother is going to

bring ice-cream. Katie's aunt is going to bake a cake. It will be a chocolate
cake. Katie will love her cake!
All of Katie's relatives will bring presents. Katie is going to open her
presents after lunch. Then, everyone will eat cake and ice-cream. Katie is
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1. How old will Katie be on Thursday? What time is her party going to start?
2. Who is going to bake the cake? What kind of cake will it be?
3. When is Katie going to open her presents? What will happen then?

questions.
Examples for the sentence “Alex will make dinner tonight.”

Negative: Alex will not make dinner tonight.
Yes/No Question: Will Alex make dinner tonight?
WH-Question: Who will make dinner tonight?
Tag Question: Alex will make dinner tonight, won't he?

1. Katie will be one year old.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. It will be a chocolate cake.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. Katie is going to open her presents after lunch
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

going party will her fun
All bring Saturday open eat
On , Katie will be one year old. Katie's parents are going to

have a birthday party. The is going to begin at noon on
Saturday. Many people be at the party. Katie will have so
much _!
Katie's dad is to cook hamburgers. Katie's grandmother is

going to ice-cream. Katie's aunt is going to bake a cake. It
will be a chocolate cake. Katie will love cake!
of Katie's relatives will bring presents. Katie is going to

her presents after lunch. Then, everyone will
cake and ice-cream. Katie is going to have a good first birthday!

Simple FUtUre Story 1 – AnSwERS

1. How old will Katie be on Thursday? What time is her party going to start?
Katie will be one year old on Thursday. Her party is going to start at noon.
2. Who is going to bake the cake? What kind of cake will it be?
Katie's aunt is going to bake the cake. It will be a chocolate cake.
3. When is Katie going to open her presents? Then, what will happen?
Katie is going to open her presents after lunch. Then, everyone will eat cake
and ice-cream.

1. Katie will be one year old.
Negative: Katie will not be one year old.
Yes/No Question: Will Katie be one year old?
WH-Question: Who will be one year old?
Tag Question: Katie will be one year old, won't she?

2. It will be a chocolate cake.
Negative: It will not be a chocolate cake.
Yes/No Question: Will it be a chocolate cake?
WH-Question: What kind of cake will it be?
Tag Question: It will be a chocolate cake, won't it?
3. Katie is going to open her presents after lunch
Negative: Katie is not going to open her presents after lunch.
Yes/No Question: Is Katie going to open her presents after lunch?
WH-Question: What is Katie going to do after lunch?
Tag Question: Katie is going to open her presents after lunch, isn't she?

On Saturday, Katie will be one year old. Katie's parents are going to have a
birthday party. The party is going to begin at noon on Saturday. Many
people will be at the party. Katie will have so much fun!
Katie's dad is going to cook hamburgers. Katie's grandmother is going to

bring ice-cream. Katie's aunt is going to bake a cake. It will be a chocolate
cake. Katie will love her cake!
All of Katie's relatives will bring presents. Katie is going to open her
presents after lunch. Then, everyone will eat cake and ice-cream. Katie is
going to have a good first birthday!
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What IS going to happen?
This weekend, Erica is going to compete in a tennis tournament. She will
practice hard all week because she wants to win the tournament. The
winner will receive $1,000. Erica hopes she will get first place!
Erica's husband is going to travel to the tournament with Erica. He will

watch her compete. He will sit in the stands and cheer for Erica. He is going
to be proud of Erica even if she does not win first place.
Erica's parents are not going to travel to the tournament. They will watch
the tournament on television. They will cheer for Erica at home. They are
going to be proud of Erica whether she wins or loses.
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1. What is Erica going to do this weekend? What will the winner receive?
2. Who is going to travel to the tournament with Erica? What will he do?
3. Where will Erica's parents watch the tournament?

questions.


1. The winner will receive $1,000.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. He will watch her compete.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. They are going to be proud of Erica.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:


Simple FUtUre Story 2 – AnSWerS

1. What is Erica going to do this weekend? What will the winner receive?
This weekend, Erica is going to compete in a tennis tournament. The winner
will receive $1,000.
2. Who is going to travel to the tournament with Erica? What will he do?
Erica's husband is going to travel to the tournament with Erica. He will sit in
the stands and cheer for her.
3. Where will Erica's parents watch the tournament?
Erica's parents will watch the tournament at home on the television.

1. The winner will receive $1,000.
Negative: The winner will not receive $1,000.
Yes/No Question: Will the winner receive $1,000?
WH-Question: What will the winner receive?
Tag Question: The winner will receive $1,000, won't she?

2. He will watch her compete.
Negative: He will not watch her compete.
Yes/No Question: Will he watch her compete?
WH-Question: What will he do?
Tag Question: He will watch her compete, won't he?
3. They are going to be proud of Erica.
Negative: They are not going to be proud of Erica.
Yes/No Question: Are they going to be proud of Erica?
WH-Question: Who will be proud of Erica?
Tag Question: They are going to be proud of Erica, aren't they?

This weekend, Erica is going to compete in a tennis tournament. She'll

practice hard all week because she wants to win the tournament. The
winner will receive $1,000. Erica hopes she'll get first place!
Erica's husband is going to travel to the tournament with Erica. He'll watch
her compete. He'll sit in the stands and cheer for Erica. He's going to be
proud of Erica even if she doesn't win first place.
Erica's parents aren't going to travel to the tournament. They'll watch the
tournament on television. They'll cheer for Erica at home. They're going to
be proud of Erica whether she wins or loses.





Who iS he? Where iS he going? What will happen?

Brent is an American astronaut. Today, he will travel into outer space. At
noon, his space shuttle is going to launch into space. Brent and the other
astronauts are going to travel to the International Space Station. They will
stay in space for almost 6 months.
The crew is going to continue research at the space station. They will do
some experiments. They will record their data. They are also going to make
some repairs on the space station.
Brent will learn a lot in space. He is going to make videos of his time on the
space station. His family will watch the videos on the internet. They will see
what Brent is doing in space.
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1. Where will Brent travel today? When is the space shuttle going to
launch?
2. What is the crew going to continue at the space station? What will they
record?
3. Where will Brent's family watch Brent's videos? What will they see?

questions.


1. Today, he will travel into outer space.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. They will do some experiments.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. He is going to make videos.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

help.
astronaut outer space data space shuttle
International research experiment videos

Space Station
1. It is the space outside of Earth's atmosphere. What is it?
2. This is somebody who travels into space. Who is it?
3. It is a scientific test. What is it?
4. It is a study of a topic. What is it?
5. They are something recorded on video tape.
What are they?
6. It is an automobile used to travel to outer space.
What is it?
7. It is a satellite that orbits the Earth. What is it?
8. It is facts and numbers. What is it?


1. Where will Brent travel today? When is the space shuttle going to
launch?
Today, Brent will travel into outer space. The space shuttle is going to
launch at noon.
2. What is the crew going to continue at the space station? What will they
record?
The crew is going to continue research at the space station. They will record
their data.
3. Where will Brent's family watch Brent's videos? What will they see?
Brent's family will watch Brent's videos on the internet. They will see what
Brent is doing in space.


questions.
1. Today, he will travel into outer space.
Negative: Today, he will not travel into outer space.
Yes/No Question: Will he travel into outer space today?
WH-Question: Where will he travel today?
Tag Question: Today, he will travel into outer space, won't he?
2. They will do some experiments.
Negative: They will not do some experiments.
Yes/No Question: Will they do some experiments?
WH-Question: Who will do some experiments?
Tag Question: They will do some experiments, won't they?
3. He is going to make videos.
Negative: He is not going to make videos.
Yes/No Question: Is he going to make videos?
WH-Question: What is he going to make?
Tag Question: He is going to make videos, isn't he?

help.
1. It is the space outside of Earth's atmosphere. What is it? outer space
2. This is somebody who travels into space. Who is it? astronaut
3. It is a scientific test. What is it? experiment
4. It is a study of a topic. What is it? research
5. They are something recorded on video tape.
What are they? videos
6. It is an automobile used to travel to outer space.
What is it? space shuttle
7. It is a satellite that orbits the Earth.
What is it? International Space Station
8. It is facts and numbers. What is it? data





What IS it? What IS going to happen?

There is going to be a wedding today. At 4 o'clock this afternoon, Megan
Smith and Mark Jones are going to get married. After today, they will be
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Jones.
It is going to be a huge celebration. Everyone will be there! They are going

to serve dinner and dessert. The best man will give a speech. Then
everyone will dance. The dance will last until midnight.
The day after the wedding, Megan and Mark are going to leave for their
honeymoon. They are going to travel to Hawaii. They are going to stay
there for 7 days. They will have a good time in Hawaii!
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1. Who is going to get married at 4 o'clock? Who will be there?
2. Who will give a speech? Who will dance?
3. Where are Megan and Mark going the day after their wedding? How long
are they going to stay there?

questions.
Examples for the sentence “Jamie is going to visit us tomorrow.”

Negative: Jamie is not going to visit us tomorrow.
Yes/No Question: Is Jamie going to visit us tomorrow?
WH-Question: Who is going to visit us tomorrow?
Tag Question: Jamie is going to visit us tomorrow, isn't he?

1. There is going to be a wedding today.
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2. Everyone will dance.
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3. They will have a good time in Hawaii.
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1. Who is going to get married at 4 o'clock? Who will be there?
At 4 o'clock, Megan Smith and Mark Jones are going to get married.
Everyone will be there.
2. Who will give a speech? Who will dance?
The best man will give a speech. Everyone will dance.
3. Where are Megan and Mark going the day after their wedding? How long
are they going to stay there?
The day after the wedding, Megan and Mark are going to Hawaii for their
honeymoon. They are going to stay there for 7 days.

questions.
1. There is going to be a wedding today.
Negative: There is not going to be a wedding today.
Yes/No Question: Is there going to be a wedding today?
WH-Question: When is there going to be a wedding?
Tag Question: There is going to be a wedding today, isn't there?

2. Everyone will dance.
Negative: Everyone will not dance.
Yes/No Question: Will everyone dance?
WH-Question: What will everyone do?
Tag Question: Everyone will dance, won't they?
3. They will have a good time in Hawaii.
Negative: They will not have a good time in Hawaii.
Yes/No Question: Will they have a good time in Hawaii?
WH-Question: Who will have a good time in Hawaii?
Tag Question: They will have a good time in Hawaii, won't they?

There's going to be a wedding today. At 4 o'clock this afternoon, Megan

Smith and Mark Jones are going to get married. After today, they'll be Mr.
and Mrs. Mark Jones.
It's going to be a huge celebration. Everyone will be there! They're going to

serve dinner and dessert. The best man will give a speech. Then everyone
will dance. The dance will last until midnight.
The day after the wedding, Megan and Mark are going to leave for their
honeymoon. They're going to travel to Hawaii. They're going to stay there
for 7 days. They'll have a good time in Hawaii!




Simple Past Story 1, Page 1
Simple PASt Story 1

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Who were they? Where did they go? What happened?

One autumn evening, Charles and Beth went to the theater. They attended
a play. The play started at 7:00. Charles and Beth enjoyed the theater.
After the play, Charles and Beth walked together in the park. They walked
beside the lake. The moon was bright. They talked about their future.
When Charles and Beth went home, their children were not asleep. They
waited for Charles and Beth to return. They were excited to hear about the
theater!
Charles told the children about the play. Then, Beth put the children to bed.
Charles and Beth were very tired. It was a good night!
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Simple PASt Story 1 – ExerciSES

A. Answer the following questions. Use the Simple Past tense.
1. What did Charles and Beth attend? What time did it start?
2. What did Charles and Beth do after they left the theater? What did they
talk about?
3. Who waited for Charles and Beth to return home? What did Beth do?

questions.
Examples for the sentence “Amanda washed the dishes.”

Negative: Amanda did not wash the dishes.
Yes/No Question: Did Amanda wash the dishes?
WH-Question: Who washed the dishes?
Tag Question: Amanda washed the dishes, didn't she?

1. The moon was bright.
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2. They talked about their future.
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3. Charles told the children about the play.
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Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

excited and children about walked
were started not park autumn
One evening, Charles and Beth went to the theater. They
attended a play. The play at 7:00. Charles and Beth enjoyed
the theater.
After the play, Charles and Beth walked together in the . They
beside the lake. The moon was bright. They talked
their future.
When Charles and Beth went home, their children were
asleep. They waited for Charles Beth to return. They were
to hear about the theater!
Charles told the about the play. Then, Beth put the children
to bed. Charles and Beth very tired. It was a good night!

Simple PASt Story 1 – AnSwERS

1. What did Charles and Beth attend? What time did it start?
Charles and Beth attended the theater. The play started at 7:00.
2. What did Charles and Beth do after they left the theater? What did they
talk about?
After they left the theater, Charles and Beth walked around the lake. They
talked about their future.
3. Who waited for Charles and Beth to return home? What did Beth
do? Their children waited for them to return home. Beth put the
children to bed.

1. The moon was bright.
Negative: The moon was not bright.
Yes/No Question: Was the moon bright?
WH-Question: What was bright?
Tag Question: The moon was bright, wasn't it?

2. They talked about their future.
Negative: They did not talk about their future.
Yes/No Question: Did they talk about their future?
WH-Question: What did they talk about?
Tag Question: They talked about their future, didn't they?
3. Charles told the children about the play.
Negative: Charles did not tell the children about the play.
Yes/No Question: Did Charles tell the children about the play?
WH-Question: Who told the children about the play?
Tag Question: Charles told the children about the play, didn't he?

One autumn evening, Charles and Beth went to the theater. They attended
a play. The play started at 7:00. Charles and Beth enjoyed the theater.
After the play, Charles and Beth walked together in the park. They walked
beside the lake. The moon was bright. They talked about their future.
When Charles and Beth went home, their children were not asleep. They
waited for Charles and Beth to return. They were excited to hear about the
theater!
Charles told the children about the play. Then, Beth put the children to bed.
Charles and Beth were very tired. It was a good night!
Click here for step-by-step lessons, stories and exercises on the simple
past tense.




Simple PASt Story 2

Who IS SHe? What did SHe do? What happened?

Last week, Beth baked a cake for Lilly's birthday party. Lilly wanted a
strawberry cake with pink frosting. Beth was happy to bake the cake.
First, Beth mixed the ingredients in a big bowl. Next, she poured the cake
batter into four round baking pans. She put the pans in the oven. Finally,
she baked the cakes for 20 minutes.
Then, Beth prepared the pink frosting. After the cakes cooled, Beth stacked
them and covered them with frosting. Beth wrote Lilly's name on top with
white frosting. She put seven candles in the cake.
On Sunday, Beth surprised Lilly with the strawberry cake. Lilly loved her
cake! Lilly had many gifts for her birthday. But Lilly said her cake was the
best gift of them all!
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1. What kind of cake did Lilly want for her birthday? Who baked the cake?
2. What did Beth do first? How long did she bake the cakes?
3. What did Beth do on Sunday? How did Lilly feel about her cake?

questions.


1. Beth mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.
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2. She put the pans in the oven.
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3. Lilly loved her cake!
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C. This is a copy of the original story. Fill in the blanks with the past tense
form of each verb in parentheses.
Last week, Beth (bake) a cake for Lilly's birthday party. Lilly
(want) a strawberry cake with pink frosting. Beth
(is) happy to bake the cake.
First, Beth (mix) the ingredients in a big bowl. Next, she

(pour) the cake batter into four round baking pans. She
(put) the pans in the oven. Finally, she (bake) the
cakes for 20 minutes.
Then, Beth (prepare) the pink frosting. After the cakes

(cool), Beth (stack) them and (cover)
them with frosting. Beth (write) Lilly's name on top with white
frosting. She (put) seven candles in the cake.
On Sunday, Beth (surprise) Lilly with the strawberry cake. Lilly

(love) her cake! Lilly (has) many gifts for her
birthday. But Lilly (say) her cake _(is) the best gift of
them all!

Simple PaSt Story 2 – AnSwERS

1. What kind of cake did Lilly want for her birthday? Who baked the cake?
Lilly wanted a strawberry cake with pink frosting for her birthday. Beth
baked the cake.
2. What did Beth do first? How long did she bake the cakes?
First, Beth mixed the ingredients in a big bowl. She baked the cakes for 20
minutes.
3. What did Beth do on Sunday? How did Lilly feel about her cake?
On Sunday, Beth surprised Lilly with the strawberry cake. Lilly loved her
cake! She said it was the best gift of them all.

1. Beth mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.
Negative: Beth did not mix the ingredients in a big bowl.
Yes/No Question: Did Beth mix the ingredients in a big bowl?
WH-Question: Who mixed the ingredients in a big bowl?
Tag Question: Beth mixed the ingredients in a big bowl, didn't she?

2. She put the pans in the oven.
Negative: She didn't put the pans in the oven.
Yes/No Question: Did she put the pans in the oven?
WH-Question: Where did she put the pans?
Tag Question: She put the pans in the oven, didn't she?
3. Lilly loved her cake!
Negative: Lilly did not love her cake!
Yes/No Question: Did Lilly love her cake?
WH-Question: Who loved her cake?
Tag Question: Lilly loved her cake, didn't she?

C. This is a copy of the original story. Fill in the blanks with the past tense
form of each verb in parentheses.
Last week, Beth baked (bake) a cake for Lilly's birthday party. Lilly wanted
(want) a strawberry cake with pink frosting. Beth was (is) happy to bake the
cake.
First, Beth mixed (mix) the ingredients in a big bowl. Next, she poured
(pour) the cake batter into four round baking pans. She put (put) the pans
in the oven. Finally, she baked (bake) the cakes for 20 minutes.
Then, Beth prepared (prepare) the pink frosting. After the cakes cooled
(cool), Beth stacked (stack) them and covered (cover) them with frosting.
Beth wrote (write) Lilly's name on top with white frosting. She put (put)
seven candles in the cake.
On Sunday, Beth surprised (surprise) Lilly with the strawberry cake. Lilly
loved (love) her cake! Lilly had (has) many gifts for her birthday. But Lilly
said (say) her cake was (is) the best gift of them all!
past tense.




Simple PASt Story 3

Who were they? What did they do? What happened?

Last night, George was at a restaurant with Clara, Charlie, and Katherine.
After dinner, George announced his engagement to Clara. George stood
next to Clara. He raised his glass. He announced the engagement to his
friends. He looked very happy!
Clara was also at the restaurant. She sat at the table next to George. She
smiled when he announced the engagement. She showed her friends her
ring. It was very beautiful. Clara also looked very happy!
Charlie and Katherine also sat at the table. They were excited for their
friends. Charlie congratulated George and Clara. He shook George's hand.
Katherine looked at Clara's ring. She hugged Clara. She was happy for
George and Clara!
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1. Where was George last night? What did George announce after dinner?
2. Where was Clara? What did she show her friends?
3. What did Charlie do after the announcement? What did Katherine do?

questions.


1. George stood next to Clara.
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2. She showed her friends her ring.
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WH-Question:
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3. She hugged Clara.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

C. This is a copy of the original story. Fill in the blanks with the Simple Past
tense form of each verb in parentheses.
Last night, George (to be) at a restaurant with Clara, Charlie,

and Katherine. After dinner, George (announce) his
engagement to Clara. George (stand) next to Clara. He
(raise) his glass. He (announce) the engagement
to his friends. He (look) very happy!
Clara (to be) also at the restaurant. She (sit) at the

table next to George. She (smile) when he
(announce) the engagement. She (show) her friends her ring. It
(to be) very beautiful. Clara also (look) very
happy!
Charlie and Katherine also (sit) at the table. They

(to be) excited for their friends. Charlie (congratulate) George
and Clara. He (shake) George's hand. Katherine
(look)at Clara's ring. She (hug) Clara. She (to be)
happy for George and Clara!


1. Where was George last night? What did George announce after dinner?
Last night, George was at a restaurant. After dinner, George announced his
engagement to Clara.
2. Where was Clara? What did she show her friends?
Clara was also at the restaurant. She sat next to George. She showed her
friends her ring.
3. What did Charlie do after the announcement? What did Katherine do?
After the announcement, Charlie congratulated them and shook Charlie's
hand. Katherine hugged Clara and looked at her ring.

1. George stood next to Clara.
Negative: George didn't stand next to Clara.
Yes/No Question: Did George stand next to Clara?
WH-Question: Who stood next to Clara?
Tag Question: George stood next to Clara, didn't he?

2. She showed her friends her ring.
Negative: She didn't show her friends her ring.
Yes/No Question: Did she show her friends her ring?
WH-Question: What did she show her friends?
Tag Question: She showed her friends her ring, didn't she?
3. She hugged Clara.
Negative: She didn't hug Clara.
Yes/No Question: Did she hug Clara?
WH-Question: Whom did she hug?
Tag Question: She hugged Clara, didn't she?

C. This is a copy of the original story. Fill in the blanks with the Simple Past
tense form of each verb in parentheses.
Last night, George was (to be) at a restaurant with Clara, Charlie, and
Katherine. After dinner, George announced (announce) his engagement to
Clara. George stood (stand) next to Clara. He raised (raise) his glass. He
announced (announce) the engagement to his friends. He looked (look)
very happy!
Clara was (to be) also at the restaurant. She sat (sit) at the table next to
George. She smiled (smile) when he announced (announce) the
engagement. She showed (show) her friends her ring. It was (to be) very
beautiful. Clara also looked (look) very happy!
Charlie and Katherine also sat (sit) at the table. They were (to be) excited
for their friends. Charlie congratulated (congratulate) George and Clara. He
shook (shake) George's hand. Katherine looked (look)at Clara's ring. She
hugged (hug) Clara. She was (to be) happy for George and Clara!
past tense.




Simple PASt Story 4

Who were they? What did they do? What happened?

On Saturday, the Jenson family shopped for a Christmas tree. They got in
the car. They drove to the tree farm. Mr. and Mrs. Jenson walked around
the tree farm with their kids.
The Jenson family looked at all the trees. They looked at tall trees and short
trees. They looked at fat trees and skinny trees. They looked at every tree
on the farm. They wanted the perfect tree.
The Jenson kids finally found the perfect tree. It wasn't too tall or too short.
It wasn't too fat or too skinny. The tree was exactly what they wanted. It
was the perfect Christmas tree!
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1. What did the Jenson family do on Saturday? Where did they go?
2. What kind of trees did the Jenson family look at? What kind of tree did
they want?
3. What did the Jenson kids finally find? Why was it the right tree?

questions.


1. They drove to the tree farm.
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WH-Question:
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2. They wanted the perfect tree.
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Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
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3. The tree was exactly what they wanted.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

on saturday, the jenson family shopped for a christmas tree. they got in the
car. they drove to the tree farm. mr. and mrs. jenson walked around the
tree farm with their kids.
the jenson family looked at all the trees. they looked at tall trees and short
trees. they looked at fat trees and skinny trees. they looked at every tree
on the farm. they wanted the perfect tree.
the jenson kids finally found the perfect tree. it wasn't too tall or too short.
it wasn't too fat or too skinny. the tree was exactly what they wanted. it
was the perfect christmas tree!


1. What did the Jenson family do on Saturday? Where did they go?
On Saturday, the Jenson family shopped for a Christmas tree. They went to
the tree farm.
2. What kind of trees did the Jenson family look at? What kind of tree
did they want?
The Jenson family looked at all the trees. They looked at tall, short, skinny,
and fat trees. They wanted the perfect tree.
3. What did the Jenson kids finally find? Why was it the right tree?
The Jenson kids finally found the perfect tree. It was the right tree because
it wasn't too tall, too short, too skinny, or too fat.


1. They drove to the tree farm.
Negative: They didn't drive to the tree farm.
Yes/No Question: Did they drive to the tree farm?
WH-Question: Who drove to the tree farm?
Tag Question: They drove to the tree farm, didn't they?
2. They wanted the perfect tree.
Negative: They didn't want the perfect tree.
Yes/No Question: Did they want the perfect tree?
WH-Question: What did they want?
Tag Question: They wanted the perfect tree, didn't they?
3. The tree was exactly what they wanted.
Negative: The tree was not exactly what they wanted.
Yes/No Question: Was the tree exactly what they wanted?
WH-Question: What was exactly what they wanted?
Tag Question: The tree was exactly what they wanted, wasn't it?

On Saturday, the Jenson family shopped for a Christmas tree. They got in
the car. They drove to the tree farm. Mr. and Mrs. Jenson walked
around the tree farm with their kids.
The Jenson family looked at all the trees. They looked at tall trees and short
trees. They looked at fat trees and skinny trees. They looked at every tree
on the farm. They wanted the perfect tree.
The Jenson kids finally found the perfect tree. It wasn't too tall or too short.
It wasn't too fat or too skinny. The tree was exactly what they wanted. It
was the perfect Christmas tree!
past tense.




Simple Present Story 1, Page 1
Simple PRESent Story 1

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Who IS he? Where IS he? What doES he do?

Hank is a cowboy. He lives on a farm. He has a horse named Ginger. Hank
loves Ginger. He rides Ginger every day. Sometimes they walk slowly, and
sometimes they run fast. They always have a good time.
Ginger is Hank’s horse. She is light brown. Her tail and mane are dark
brown. She is three years old. She lives in the stable by the house.
Ginger waits for Hank every morning. She enjoys their time together. Often,
Hank gives her apples. After long rides, Hank always washes and brushes
Ginger. He usually brushes her tail. Then he gives her food and fresh water.
Ginger loves Hank.
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Simple PRESent Story 1 – ExerciSES

A. Answer the following questions. Use the Simple Present tense.
1. Where does Hank live? What does he do every day?
2. Who is Ginger? Where does Ginger live?
3. What does Hank often give Ginger? What does Hank do after long rides?

questions.
Examples for the sentence “Jack sweeps the floor.”

Negative: Jack does not sweep the floor.
Yes/No Question: Does Jack sweep the floor?
WH-Question: Who sweeps the floor?
Tag Question: Jack sweeps the floor, doesn’t he?

1. Hank loves Ginger.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
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2. She is three years old.
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WH-Question:
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3. She enjoys their time together.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

C. Read the description and write down what it is. Use the words in the
box for help.
cowboy horse farm house mane
tail food stable apple morning
1. It is what we eat. What is it?
2. It is a building where we live. What is it?
3. It is a red fruit. What is it? _
4. It is a name for a man who rides horses and works with cattle.
Who is he?
5. It is the hair on an animal’s neck. What is it?
6. It is hair on the back part of an animal’s body. What is it?
7. It is a four-legged animal that people can ride. What is it?
8. It is an area of land where crops are grown. What is it?
9. It is a building for horses. What is it?
10. It is the first part of the day. What is it?

Simple PRESent Story 1 – AnSwERS

1. Where does Hank live? What does he do every day?
Hank lives on a farm. He rides Ginger every day.
2. Who is Ginger? Where does Ginger live?
Ginger is Hank’s horse. Ginger lives in the stable by the house.
3. What does Hank often give Ginger? What does Hank do after long rides?
Hank often gives Ginger apples. After long rides, Hank usually washes and
brushes Ginger.

1. Hank loves Ginger.
Negative: Hank does not love Ginger.
Yes/No Question: Does Hank love Ginger?
WH-Question: Who does Hank love?
Tag Question: Hank loves Ginger, doesn’t he?

2. She is three years old.
Negative: She is not three years old.
Yes/No Question: Is she three years old?
WH-Question: Who is three years old?
Tag Question: She is three years old, isn’t she?
3. She enjoys their time together.
Negative: She does not enjoy their time together.
Yes/No Question: Does she enjoy their time together?
WH-Question: What does she enjoy?
Tag Question: She enjoys their time together, doesn’t she?

C. Read the description and write down what it is. Use the words in the
box for help.
1. It is what we eat. What is it? food
2. It is a building where we live. What is it? house
3. It is a red fruit. What is it? apple
4. It is a name for a man who rides horses and works with cattle.
Who is he? cowboy
5. It is the hair on an animal’s neck. What is it? mane
6. It is hair on the back part of an animal’s body. What is it? tail
7. It is a four-legged animal that people can ride. What is it? horse
8. It is an area of land where crops are grown. What is it? farm
9. It is a building for horses. What is it? stable
10. It is the first part of the day. What is it? morning
present.





Who are they? Where are they? What do they do?

Stacy is a singer. She loves to sing. She is in a band. She sings in the band.
She is the lead singer. Sometimes she plays the piano.
Chad is Stacy's boyfriend. He is also in the band. He stands next to Stacy. He

plays the electric guitar. Sometimes Chad sings with Stacy.
Dean is Chad and Stacy's friend. He is also in the band. He stands next to
Chad. He plays bass guitar. Dean does not sing. He does not like to sing.
The band practices three times a week. They mostly perform at nightclubs.
Sometimes they sing at weddings. They are a very good band.
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1. What does Stacy do in the band? How does Stacy feel about singing?
2. Who is Chad? What instrument does Chad play in the band?
3. Who is Dean? Where does the band mostly perform?

questions.

Tag Question: Jack sweeps the floor, doesn't he?

1. She sings in the band.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. He stands next to Stacy.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. He plays bass guitar.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:


Simple PRESent Story 2 – AnSWerS

1. What does Stacy do in the band? How does Stacy feel about singing?
Stacy sings in the band. Sometimes she plays piano. Stacy loves to sing.
2. Who is Chad? What instrument does Chad play in the band?
Chad is Stacy's boyfriend. Chad plays the electric guitar in the band.
3. Who is Dean? Where does the band mostly perform?

Dean is Chad and Stacy's friend. The band mostly performs at nightclubs.

1. She sings in the band.
Negative: She does not sing in the band.
Yes/No Question: Does she sing in the band?
WH-Question: Who sings in the band?
Tag Question: She sings in the band, doesn't she?

2. He stands next to Stacy.
Negative: He does not stand next to Stacy.
Yes/No Question: Does he stand next to Stacy?
WH-Question: Who does he stand next to?
Tag Question: He stands next to Stacy, doesn't he?
3. He plays bass guitar.
Negative: He does not play bass guitar.
Yes/No Question: Does he play bass guitar?
WH-Question: What does he play?
Tag Question: He plays bass guitar, doesn't he?

Stacy is a singer. She loves to sing. She's in a band. She sings in the band.
She's the lead singer. Sometimes she plays the piano.
Chad is Stacy's boyfriend. He's also in the band. He stands next to Stacy. He
plays the electric guitar. Sometimes Chad sings with Stacy.
Dean is Chad and Stacy's friend. He's also in the band. He stands next to
Chad. He plays bass guitar. Dean doesn't sing. He doesn't like to sing.
The band practices three times a week. They mostly perform at nightclubs.
Sometimes they sing at weddings. They're a very good band.
present.





Who iS he? Where iS he? What doeS he do?

Jim Sullivan likes music. He plays many instruments. He plays the piano,
clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, guitar, and bagpipes. The bagpipes are his
favorite instrument to play. Not very many people play the bagpipes.
Jim plays the bagpipes for celebrations. He also plays the bagpipes in
parades. The audience listens to the bagpipes. They clap for Jim. They enjoy
the music of the bagpipes.
Jim also teaches people how to play the bagpipes. He gives lessons to
children and adults. He teaches them the history of the bagpipes. He
teaches them how to play music with the bagpipes. Jim is a good teacher.
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1. What instruments does Jim Sullivan play? What is his favorite

instrument to play?
2. Where does Jim play his bagpipes? What does the audience think
about the music of the bagpipes?
3. What else does Jim do?

questions.


1. Jim Sullivan likes music.
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Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
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2. The audience listens to the bagpipes.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. Jim is a good teacher.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

help.
saxophone piano bagpipes parade celebration

instrument teacher trumpet clarinet music
1. It is a large string instrument with black and white keys.
What is it?
2. It is a procession for a special day with decorated vehicles and floats and
a marching band.
What is it?
3. It is a brass instrument with three valves.
What is it?
4. It is a woodwind instrument that is usually black.
What is it?

5. It is someone who teaches. Who is it?
6. It is sounds that make a melody or song. What is it?
7. It is a wind instrument with a bag and pipes. What is it?
8. It is a metal wind instrument, popular in jazz music.
What is it?
9. It is a time when you show happiness for something.
What is it?
10. It is an object that makes music. What is it?


1. What instruments does Jim Sullivan play? What is his favorite
instrument to play?
Jim plays the piano, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, guitar, and bagpipes. The
bagpipes are his favorite instrument to play.
2. Where does Jim play his bagpipes? What does the audience think
about the music of the bagpipes?
Jim plays his bagpipes at celebrations and in parades. The audience enjoys
the music of the bagpipes.
3. What else does Jim do?
Jim also teaches people how to play the bagpipes.

1. Jim Sullivan likes music.
Negative: Jim Sullivan does not like music.
Yes/No Question: Does Jim Sullivan like music?
WH-Question: What does Jim Sullivan like?
Tag Question: Jim Sullivan likes music, doesn't he?

2. The audience listens to the bagpipes.
Negative: The audience does not listen to the bagpipes.
Yes/No Question: Does the audience listen to the bagpipes.
WH-Question: Who listens to the bagpipes?
Tag Question: The audience listens to the bagpipes, don't they?
3. Jim is a good teacher.
Negative: Jim is not a good teacher.
Yes/No Question: Is Jim a good teacher?
WH-Question: Who is a good teacher?
Tag Question: Jim is a good teacher, isn't he?
help.
1. It is a large string instrument with black and white keys.
What is it? piano

2. It is a procession for a special day with decorated vehicles and floats and
a marching band.
What is it? parade
3. It is a brass instrument with three valves.
What is it? trumpet
4. It is a woodwind instrument that is usually black.
What is it? clarinet
5. It is someone who teaches. Who is it? teacher
6. It is sounds that make a melody or song. What is it? music
7. It is a wind instrument with a bag and pipes. What is it? bagpipes

8. It is a metal wind instrument, popular in jazz music.
What is it? saxophone
9. It is a time when you show happiness for something.
What is it? celebration
10. It is an object that makes music. What is it? instrument
present.





Who iS he? Where doES he live? What doeS he do?

Robert Hughes lives in Atlanta, Georgia. He lives with his wife, Patricia. They
live with their two children, Sam and Lana. Robert loves his family.
Robert works as a police officer in Atlanta. He likes his job. He is a good

police officer. Robert is a police officer because he likes to help people.
Robert protects the citizens of Atlanta. He solves crimes and catches

criminals. He keeps the citizens safe.
Sometimes he visits the schools. He talks to students. The students like

Robert. Officer Robert Hughes is a hero in Atlanta.
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Simple PrESent Story 4 – ExerciSES

1. Where does Robert Hughes live? Whom does he live with?
2. Why is Robert a police officer? What does Robert do for the citizens of
Atlanta?
3. What does Robert do when he visits the schools?

questions.


1. Robert loves his family.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
2. Robert works as a police officer in Atlanta
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:
3. The students like Robert.
Negative:
Yes/No Question:
WH-Question:
Tag Question:

citizens likes lives with he
officer because hero good the
Robert Hughes in Atlanta, Georgia. He lives with his wife,

Patricia. They live their two children, Sam and Lana. Robert
loves his family.
Robert works as a police in Atlanta. He his job.

He is a police officer. Robert is a police officer
he likes to help people.
Robert protects the of Atlanta. He solves crimes and catches

criminals. He keeps citizens safe.
Sometimes visits the schools. He talks to students. The

students like Robert. Officer Robert Hughes is a in Atlanta.


1. Where does Robert Hughes live? Whom does he live with?
Robert Hughes lives in Atlanta, Georgia. He lives with his wife and his two
children.
2. Why is Robert a police officer? What does Robert do for the citizens of
Atlanta?
Robert is a police officer because he likes to help people. He protects the
citizens of Atlanta.
3. What does Robert do when he visits the schools?
Robert talks to the students when he visits the schools.

1. Robert loves his family.
Negative: Robert does not love his family.
Yes/No Question: Does Robert love his family?
WH-Question: Whom does Robert love?
Tag Question: Robert loves his family, doesn't he?

2. Robert works as a police officer in Atlanta
Negative: Robert does not work as a police officer in Atlanta.
Yes/No Question: Does Robert work as a police officer in Atlanta?
WH-Question: Who works as a police officer in Atlanta?
Tag Question: Robert works as a police officer in Atlanta, doesn't he?
3. The students like Robert.
Negative: The students do not like Robert.
Yes/No Question: Do the students like Robert?
WH-Question: Who likes Robert?
Tag Question: The students like Robert, don't they?

Robert Hughes lives in Atlanta, Georgia. He lives with his wife, Patricia. They
live with their two children, Sam and Lana. Robert loves his family.
Robert works as a police officer in Atlanta. He likes his job. He is a good

police officer. Robert is a police officer because he likes to help people.
Robert protects the citizens of Atlanta. He solves crimes and catches

criminals. He keeps the citizens safe.
Sometimes he visits the schools. He talks to students. The students like

Robert. Officer Robert Hughes is a hero in Atlanta.
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FUtUre Perfect PROGRESSIVE

Who are they? What will they have been doing?

FUTURe Perfect ProgRESSive Story 1 – ExerciSES

2. Why is Midnight going to be tired?

3. Why will Midnight need food and rest?

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B. Rewrite the following sentences as negative sentences, yes/no

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2. He is going to have been pulling the sleigh for over an hour.

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C. Rewrite the story using contractions.

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riding in the sleigh?

for over an hour.

2. Why is Midnight going to be tired?

Midnight is going to be tired because he is going to have been pulling the

sleigh for over an hour.

3. Why will Midnight need food and rest?

sleigh over all that snow.

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B. Rewrite the following sentences as negative sentences, yes/no

2. He is going to have been pulling the sleigh for over an hour.

WH-Question: What is he going to have been pulling for over an hour?

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C. Rewrite the story using contractions.

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FUTURe Perfect PROGRESSIVE

Who iS he? What will he have been doing?

FUTURe Perfect ProgRESSive Story 2 – ExerciSES

2. Why will Pete be tired tonight?

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B. Rewrite the following sentences as negative sentences, yes/no

1. He will have been washing windows for almost 10 hours when he

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2. He will have been working so hard.

Pete is a window washer. Today, he is going to be washing windows on the

Although the work is difficult, Pete enjoys his job. In August, he

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finishes the 13th floor windows?

13th floor windows.

2. Why will Pete be tired tonight?

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B. Rewrite the following sentences as negative sentences, yes/no

1. He will have been washing windows for almost 10 hours when he

when he finishes, won't he?

2. He will have been working so hard.

Negative: He will not have been working so hard.

Yes/No Question: Will he have been working so hard?

WH-Question: What will he have been doing?

Tag Question: He will have been working so hard, won't he?

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years, won't he?

Pete is a window washer. Today, he is going to be washing windows on the

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