- •Progressive tense forms
- •Plans for immediate future between the beginning and the end
- •Present progressive
- •3. Tick off the sentences which need Present Progressive in translation.
- •5. Translate.
- •6. Write down participle I (the -ing form) of the following verbs.
- •7. Match the beginning and the end of the sentences.
- •8. Use the correct form of the Present Progressive.
- •I’m giving examples.
- •13. Translate into English.
- •15. Ask different sorts of questions.
- •16. Translate.
- •Past progressive
- •1. Describe the action in process at that moment.
- •1) I was not looking where I was going. 2) I was trying to hit a nail.
- •3. Translate.
- •Future progressive
- •1. Complete, speaking about future actions in process.
- •Revision through comparison Present Simple or Future Simple
- •1. Translate into English.
- •2. Restore, using Present Simple or Future Simple.
- •Present Simple or Present Progressive
- •3. Correct the mistakes, if any.
- •4. Complete, using the correct tense form.
- •Future Simple or Future Progressive or Present Progressive
- •5. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.
- •Present Simple, Future Simple, Future Progressive or Present Progressive
- •6. Correct the mistakes, if any. Be ready to comment on the rules.
- •Past Simple or Past Progressive
- •7. Insert a suitable verb in the right form.
- •Past Simple or used to
- •8. Insert a verb in the proper form. Some of the sentences will need a negative form.
- •Be Going To or Will
- •9. Restore the sentences, using either will or be going to.
- •10. Translate into English.
Progressive tense forms
CONTINUOUS PROGRESS
Plans for immediate future between the beginning and the end
Формы Progressive используются, когда вы хотите представить действие в развитии, т.е. между началом и концом. Look, they are leaving. The kids are playing on the lawn. |
Действие, обозначенное формой Progressive, не обязательно является длительным. He was switching on the light when I saw him. На то, чтобы включить свет, уходит секунда, а выбранная форма показывает, что вы как раз наблюдали действие в этот момент. |
В действительности описываемое действие может занимать разные промежутки времени. 1. I’m thinking about something else right now. (в момент речи) 2 progressive forms. (2-3 дня) 3. We’re studying tense forms now. (более длительный период) Во всех – действие уже начато, но еще не закончено.
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Иногда форма Progressive используется, ч I was washing up all the day! You’re always complaining! |
Present progressive
*1. Match the sentence and the meaning of the progressive form.
1. She’s already snoring! 2. I’ll wash up while you are cleaning the carpets. 3. He’s writing a new book. 4. We’re dining out tonight. 5. Don’t wake him up, if he is sleeping when you come. 6. You’re always telling ugly stories! 7. You’re being naughty. 8. I stick out my tongue when I’m thinking. 9. They are selling cars to compensate for the loss. 10. Prices are rising faster and faster. |
A временное занятие в настоящий период времени B процесс, которому не видно конца C нетипичное поведение в настоящий момент, которое может вскоре прекратиться D планы на ближайшее будущее E регулярно повторяющийся процесс F эмоционально описание того, что кажется постоянным процессом G будущий процесс в придаточном времени или условия, в котором не употребляются будущие формы |
*2. Translate.
1. I’m looking for a new job. 2. They are renting a flat now. 3. Whenever I need her, she’s talking over the phone. 4. The Greens are having a party next week. 5. More and more species are becoming extinct. 6. Are you doing anything tomorrow? 7. Is David in? – Yes, but he’s having a shower right now. 8. They’re moving house, you know. 9. Where do you live? – I’m staying with my aunt. 10. It’s getting warmer every day. 11. More and more people are buying new flats. 12. Oh, are you leaving tonight? 13. I’ll be waiting while they’re examining you. 14. You’re always spying on somebody! 15. Our plan won’t work if they are watching him at the moment we meet him.

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