VERB TENSES IN CONTEXT #2

Question 1

Identify the verb tense of:
We were watching a movie when my friend came along.

Answer 1

PAST CONTINUOUS or PAST PROGRESSIVE TENSE

Question 2

Identify the verb tense of:
We were watching a movie when my friend came along.

Answer 2

SIMPLE PAST TENSE

Question 3

Identify the verb tense of:
We were watching a movie when my friend came along.

Answer 3

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

Question 4

Identify the verb tense of:
We were watching a movie when my friend came along.

Answer 4

SIMPLE PAST TENSE

Question 5

Identify the verb tense of:
He had been singing for two hours when the lights went out.

Answer 5

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS TENSE

Question 6

Identify the verb tense of:
He had been singing for two hours when the lights went out.

Answer 6

PAST PERFECT TENSE

Question 7

Identify the verb tense of:
He had been singing for two hours when the lights went out.

Answer 7

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

Question 8

Identify the verb tense of:
He had been singing for two hours when the lights went out.

Answer 8

SIMPLE PAST TENSE

Question 9

Identify the verb tense of:
He had been singing for two hours when the lights went out.

Answer 9

PAST PARTICIPLE

Question 10

Identify the verb tense of:
I had written my entire essay before the teacher arrived.

Answer 10

PAST PERFECT TENSE

Question 11

Identify the verb tense of:
I had written my entire essay before the teacher arrived.

Answer 11

PAST PARTICIPLE

Question 12

Identify the verb tense of:
I had written my entire essay before the teacher arrived.

Answer 12

SIMPLE PAST TENSE

Question 13

Identify the verb tense of:
I had written my entire essay before the teacher arrived.

Answer 13

SIMPLE PAST TENSE