Build action verb vocabulary and reinforce the present continuous (-ing) form with this engaging mystery picture Boom Cards™ deck. Students watch an animated action and click the matching written verb (e.g., dancing, drinking, climbing). Each correct response reveals a tile in the hidden image, keeping motivation high while practicing reading and grammar.
What Students Do
On each card, learners view an animated action and choose the correct -ing verb from the options provided. Correct answers unlock a piece of the picture and advance to the next card.
What’s Included
- 40 self-checking Boom Cards™ focused on present continuous (-ing) verbs
- 2 different mystery pictures to reveal
- Animated visuals for every verb to support comprehension
Why Teachers Love It
- No prep—assign and play (paperless)
- Self-grading with built-in data for progress monitoring
- Ideal for ESL/ELL/EFL small groups, literacy centers, or independent practice
- Works on laptops, tablets, iPads, Chromebooks, and Smart Boards
Perfect for Teachers Searching For
- Present continuous grammar practice
- Action verbs with -ing activities
- Mystery picture Boom Cards
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Technical Notes (Boom Learning)
Boom Cards™ are digital, self-grading task cards that run in modern browsers and on apps for common devices. Assign via your Boom library. Fast Pins enable quick play; premium features (like tracking) require a Boom Learning account. Learn more: http://bit.ly/BoomTrial.
Pair This With
Extend verb work across tenses with this complementary deck from your store: Past Continuous Tense | Action Verbs | Grammar Boom Cards™ (Animated)
Also Available on TpT
Action Verbs with -ing Endings | Present Continuous Mystery Picture Boom Cards™