Progressive Verb Tenses

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What is a progressive verb tense?

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A progressive verb tense indicates an ongoing action that is happening at a specific time.

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What is the present progressive tense?

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The present progressive tense describes actions that are currently happening. It is formed using 'am/is/are' + verb-ing (e.g., 'I am running').

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What is the past progressive tense?

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The past progressive tense describes actions that were ongoing in the past. It is formed using 'was/were' + verb-ing (e.g., 'She was reading').

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What is the future progressive tense?

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The future progressive tense describes actions that will be ongoing in the future. It is formed using 'will be' + verb-ing (e.g., 'They will be studying').

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Fill in the blank: Right now, the children _____________ for their test.

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are studying

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Identify the tense: Maggie and Caroline will be making dream catchers for their friends.

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Future

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Fill in the blank: Right now I ______________ my dance routine.

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am practicing

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Identify the tense: The artist WAS MAKING amazing pictures in his studio.

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Past

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Identify the tense: The sky IS BECOMING darker by the minute.

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Present

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What auxiliary verb is used in the present progressive tense?

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am/is/are