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 or state of being, typically formed with a form of 'to be' plus the present participle (verb+ing).

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What are the three main types of progressive verb tenses?

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The three main types of progressive verb tenses 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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Example: 'She is 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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Example: 'They were playing soccer.'

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How is the future progressive tense formed?

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The future progressive tense is formed using 'will be' followed by the present participle of the main verb.

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

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Example: 'I will be studying for my exam.'

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What is the function of the present progressive tense?

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The present progressive tense describes actions that are currently happening or ongoing.

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What is the function of the past progressive tense?

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The past progressive tense describes actions that were ongoing in the past, often in relation to another action.