Progressive Verb Tense Practice

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What is the present progressive tense?

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The present progressive tense describes an action that is currently happening. It is formed using 'am/is/are' + verb-ing. Example: 'I am reading.'

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What is the past progressive tense?

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The past progressive tense describes an action that was ongoing in the past. It is formed using 'was/were' + verb-ing. Example: 'I was reading.'

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What is the future progressive tense?

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The future progressive tense describes an action that will be ongoing in the future. It is formed using 'will be' + verb-ing. Example: 'I will be reading.'

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Identify the tense: 'Fran is swimming in the pool right now.'

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Present progressive

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Identify the tense: 'We were playing in the rain last week.'

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Past progressive

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Identify the tense: 'They will be teaching English in Japan.'

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Future progressive

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Identify the tense: 'We will be playing in the rain at recess.'

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Future progressive

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Identify the tense: 'Fran will be swimming in the pool tomorrow.'

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Future progressive

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How do you form the present progressive tense?

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Use 'am/is/are' + verb-ing. Example: 'She is dancing.'

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How do you form the past progressive tense?

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Use 'was/were' + verb-ing. Example: 'They were dancing.'