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. It is formed using a form of 'to be' + the verb ending in -ing.

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What is the past progressive tense?

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

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What is the future progressive tense?

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

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Example of past progressive tense in a sentence.

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I was sleeping when the earthquake occurred.

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Example of future progressive tense in a sentence.

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I will be sleeping when the earthquake occurs.

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What is the present progressive tense?

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The present progressive tense describes an action that is currently ongoing. It is formed using 'am', 'is', or 'are' + verb ending in -ing.

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Example of present progressive tense in a sentence.

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I am practicing my dance routine.

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How do you form the past progressive tense?

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Use 'was' or 'were' + verb ending in -ing.

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How do you form the future progressive tense?

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Use 'will be' + verb ending in -ing.

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Identify the correct form: 'Next summer Amber ______________ a new camp.'

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will be attending.