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 structure of a present progressive verb?

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The structure is: Subject + am/is/are + verb(-ing). Example: "She is running."

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What is the structure of a past progressive verb?

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The structure is: Subject + was/were + verb(-ing). Example: "They were playing."

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What is the structure of a future progressive verb?

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The structure is: Subject + will be + verb(-ing). Example: "I will be studying."

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Fill in the blank: At the end of the week, we _________ on vacation.

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will be leaving.

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Fill in the blank: Last night, my sister _________ outside for 2 hours.

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was reading.

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Fill in the blank: The soccer team _________ later tonight at practice.

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will be running.

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Fill in the blank: Sally __________ her dog last week when I rode by on my bike.

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was walking.

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Fill in the blank: Our class __________ on a field trip next week.

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will be going.

Front

What does 'was reading' indicate?

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It indicates an action that was ongoing in the past.