Progressive Verbs

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What is a progressive verb?

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A progressive verb shows an ongoing action. It is formed using a form of 'to be' + the verb ending in -ing.

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What is the present progressive tense?

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The present progressive tense describes actions that are happening right now. It is formed with 'is/am/are' + verb-ing.

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Example of present progressive tense.

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She is running.

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What is the past progressive tense?

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The past progressive tense describes actions that were happening at a specific time in the past. It is formed with 'was/were' + verb-ing.

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Example of past progressive tense.

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They were playing.

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What is the future progressive tense?

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The future progressive tense describes actions that will be happening at a specific time in the future. It is formed with 'will be' + verb-ing.

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Example of future progressive tense.

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I will be studying.

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Fill in the blank: The children __________ outside when it started to rain.

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were playing.

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Fill in the blank: She __________ her homework right now.

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is doing.

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Fill in the blank: We __________ to the park tomorrow.

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will be going.