Past Progressive Builder

This worksheet introduces the past progressive tense, which describes actions that were happening at a specific time in the past. Students learn that the past progressive is formed with the past tense of “to be” (was or were) plus the -ing form of another verb.

Understanding the past progressive tense helps students describe ongoing past events more clearly. By practicing forms like I was feeling or they were planning, students improve their ability to communicate detailed timelines in writing and storytelling.