Progressive Verbs Flashcard

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What is a progressive verb?

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A progressive verb shows an ongoing action. It is formed with a form of 'to be' and the '-ing' form of a verb.

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What is the present progressive tense?

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The present progressive tense describes actions that are happening right now. It is formed using 'is', 'are', or 'am' + verb + -ing.

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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' or 'were' + verb + -ing.

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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.

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How do you form the present progressive tense?

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Select 'is', 'are', or 'am' and then add -ing to the action verb.

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How do you form the past progressive tense?

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Select 'was' or 'were' and then add -ing to the action verb.

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How do you form the future progressive tense?

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Select 'will be' to come before the action verb and then add -ing to the action verb.

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

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Carly's family is having a great time at the park.

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

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I was reading a book when the phone rang.

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

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Charlie will be going to the baseball field next Saturday.