Unit 22: Progressive Verbs
1. Vocabulary Focus
Study the essential words below which relate to planning social gatherings, family milestones, and travel arrangements.
| Word & POS | Definition & Translation | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|
| expect (verb) |
to think that something will happen mong đợi, dự kiến |
We are expecting a large crowd for the family reunion. |
| crowd (noun) |
a large group of people together in one place đám đông |
The crowd cheered loudly during the performance. |
| reunion (noun) |
a social occasion for people who haven’t seen each other long cuộc đoàn tụ, họp mặt |
We have a big family reunion every summer. |
| itinerary (noun) |
a detailed plan or a list of places to visit on a journey lịch trình chuyến đi |
Mom and Aunt Anna were planning the travel itinerary. |
| entertain (verb) |
to keep people interested or provide food/drink for guests tiếp đãi, giải trí |
They will be entertaining many out-of-town guests tonight. |
| organize (verb) |
to make arrangements or preparations for an event tổ chức |
Dad was encouraging me to organize a talent show. |
| festivity (noun) |
the celebration of something in a happy way hoạt động lễ hội, ngày vui |
I am looking forward to the holiday festivities! |
| encourage (verb) |
to give someone support, confidence, or hope khuyến khích, động viên |
My teacher always encourages me to try my best. |
2. Grammar Theory: Progressive Verb Tenses
Progressive (or continuous) tenses describe actions that are or details that were/will be ongoing at a specific dynamic time frame.
A. Present Progressive Tense
Usage: Used to describe actions that are happening right now, or ongoing continuous actions in the current period.
Structure: Subject + am / is / are + Verb-ing
- We are expecting a large crowd for the reunion.
- My cousins are staying at our house for a week.
- Cousin Greg is helping me write and direct the play.
B. Past and Future Progressive Tenses
Past Progressive: Describes actions that were continuing at a point in the past.
Structure: Subject + was / were + Verb-ing
- Mom and Aunt Anna were planning the itinerary yesterday.
- Dad was saying how this is a good idea for the show.
Future Progressive: Describes actions that will be continuing or planned in the future.
Structure: Subject + will be + Verb-ing
- They will be entertaining many guests next week.
3. Extensive Practice Exercises
Match the vocabulary words (1-7) with their corresponding definitions or translations (A-G).
- 1. expect
- 2. crowd
- 3. reunion
- 4. itinerary
- 5. entertain
- 6. organize
- 7. festivity
- A. Lịch trình cụ thể cho một chuyến đi hoặc hành trình.
- B. Cuộc đoàn tụ, gặp lại của một nhóm người sau thời gian xa cách.
- C. Tiếp đãi khách khứa bằng đồ ăn thức uống hoặc trò giải trí.
- D. Mong đợi, nghĩ rằng một việc gì đó sắp sửa xảy ra.
- E. Hoạt động ăn mừng, lễ hội mang không khí vui vẻ.
- F. Một đám đông tụ tập cùng nhau tại một địa điểm.
- G. Sắp xếp, chuẩn bị các công việc cho một sự kiện.
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Complete each sentence with the correct word from the vocabulary list: expect, crowd, reunion, itinerary, entertain, organize, festivity, encourage.
- 1. We are having a massive family ___________ this weekend to see all our cousins.
- 2. The local tourist guide prepared a detailed ___________ for our journey across the country.
- 3. Parents should always ___________ their children to follow their creative dreams.
- 4. Do you ___________ that a large number of visitors will attend the show tonight?
- 5. A massive ___________ gathered in front of the theater waiting for the performance.
- 6. They plan to ___________ their out-of-town guests with music and great local food.
- 7. My sister volunteered to ___________ the entire talent show schedule.
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Choose the correct form of the progressive verb to complete the sentences.
- 1. Right now, Cousin Greg ___________ me write and direct the family play.
- 2. At this exact time next week, they ___________ many out-of-town guests.
- 3. While Mom and Aunt Anna ___________ the itinerary yesterday, the power went out.
- 4. Listen! The dynamic crowd ___________ loudly for the performers right now.
- 5. Dad ___________ me to organize the show when I walked into the living room last night.
- 6. We ___________ a very busy holiday season this year as many relatives are visiting.
- 7. Tomorrow morning, my sister ___________ the entire festivity checklist.
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Read the sentences and determine if the underline progressive tense is grammatically CORRECT (T) or INCORRECT (F) based on the context clues.
- 1. Look outside! The guests were arriving for the reunion party. (___)
- 2. At 10 PM tonight, we will be enjoying the holiday festivities together. (___)
- 3. Last night at this time, Dad is explaining the travel itinerary to the family. (___)
- 4. Currently, my cousins are staying at our small house for a dynamic week. (___)
- 5. Next month, we was organizing a huge talent show for the entire neighborhood. (___)
- 6. When you call her tomorrow morning, she will be working on the schedule. (___)
- 7. Yesterday afternoon, the dynamic crowd is waiting outside the main gates. (___)
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Rearrange the words to build grammatically correct sentences matching progressive structures.
- 1. expecting / large / for / are / a / crowd / we / the / reunion .
➔ __________________________________________________________________ - 2. travel / itinerary / planning / yesterday / were / they / the .
➔ __________________________________________________________________ - 3. entertaining / out-of-town / guests / will / be / she / tomorrow .
➔ __________________________________________________________________ - 4. talent / show / organizing / was / a / my / cousin / morning / this .
➔ __________________________________________________________________ - 5. looking / I / to / forward / am / festivities / the / holiday .
➔ __________________________________________________________________ - 6. crowd / loudly / the / cheering / is / right / now .
➔ __________________________________________________________________ - 7. team / encouraging / my / coach / always / is / the .
➔ __________________________________________________________________
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Identify the single error in each sentence or transform it according to the bracketed instruction.
- 1. They are plan the travel itinerary at this moment. (Correct the verb error)
➔ __________________________________________________________________ - 2. Change to Past Progressive: We are expecting a large crowd for dinner.
➔ __________________________________________________________________ - 3. He will entertaining many out-of-town guests next Sunday afternoon. (Correct the error)
➔ __________________________________________________________________ - 4. Change to Future Progressive: Dad was encouraging me to lead the project.
➔ __________________________________________________________________ - 5. The crowd were cheering loudly when the reunion show started. (Correct the subject-verb agreement)
➔ __________________________________________________________________ - 6. Right now, I was looking forward to the wonderful holiday festivities. (Correct the tense marker conflict)
➔ __________________________________________________________________ - 7. Change to Present Progressive: Aunt Anna planned a dynamic family itinerary.
➔ __________________________________________________________________