Review of 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 with a form of 'to be' and the verb ending in -ing.

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What is the present progressive form of a verb?

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The present progressive form describes an action that is currently happening. It is formed using 'am/is/are' + verb-ing.

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What is the past progressive form of a verb?

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The past progressive form describes an action that was ongoing in the past. It is formed using 'was/were' + verb-ing.

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What is the future progressive form of a verb?

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The future progressive form describes an action that will be ongoing in the future. It is formed using 'will be' + verb-ing.

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Example of a present progressive sentence.

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I am reading a book.

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Example of a past progressive sentence.

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She was playing soccer.

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Example of a future progressive sentence.

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They will be traveling to Paris.

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What is the present progressive form of the verb 'run'?

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running

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What is the past progressive form of the verb 'dance'?

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was dancing

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Fill in the blank: He was ________ his homework when I called. (choose: do, doing)

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doing