James was thinking about using his new drum set later today.
Which progressive verb tense is used in the sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
the present progressive tense of the verb use
the present progressive tense of the verb use
the past progressive tense of the verb think
the past progressive tense of the verb think
the present progressive tense of the verb think
the present progressive tense of the verb think
the future progressive tense of the verb use
1 answer
The correct response is:
the present progressive tense of the verb think
In the sentence, "James was thinking," "was thinking" is in the past progressive tense of the verb "think." However, it appears that none of the responses fully represent the sentence as it primarily focuses on the think action rather than using.
If interpreting the thinking rather than the action of using, it would indeed refer correctly to the past progressive tense of the verb "think."
