Activity 1: Recognizing the Simple Tenses Identify the tense of each underlined verb. On the line, label the tense: Present, Past, Future, or Present P, Past P., or Future P. for present, past, or future progressive. 1. The sun is chasing the clouds away. 2. It rained yesterday. 3. It will be snowing before long. 4. Clouds were darkening the sky to the west. 5. The sun warms the earth. 6. The warm night air will dry the puddles. 7. The rain is spoiling our picnic plan. 8. Rain promises future growth. 9. Three months ago, snow was falling every day. 10. In the morning, I will be rising early for our hike.​