Progressive Verbs

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What is a progressive verb?

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A progressive verb indicates an ongoing action or state of being, often formed with a form of 'to be' plus the present participle (verb+ing).

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What are the three main tenses that can use progressive forms?

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The three main tenses that can use progressive forms are present progressive, past progressive, and future progressive.

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How is the present progressive tense formed?

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The present progressive tense is formed using the present tense of the verb 'to be' (am, is, are) followed by the present participle of the main verb.

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Provide an example of a sentence in the present progressive tense.

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I am reading a book.

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How is the past progressive tense formed?

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The past progressive tense is formed using the past tense of the verb 'to be' (was, were) followed by the present participle of the main verb.

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Provide an example of a sentence in the past progressive tense.

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They were playing soccer.

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What is the future progressive tense?

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The future progressive tense describes an ongoing action that will occur in the future, formed with 'will be' plus the present participle.

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Provide an example of a sentence in the future progressive tense.

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She will be studying for her exams.

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What is the difference between the present progressive and the simple present tense?

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The present progressive indicates an ongoing action, while the simple present indicates a habitual action or a general truth.

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When do we use the past progressive tense?

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We use the past progressive tense to describe an action that was ongoing in the past, often interrupted by another action.