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: I am 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: She will be studying.

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Fill in the blank: I __________ (watch) a movie right now.

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am watching

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Fill in the blank: They __________ (play) soccer yesterday.

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were playing

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Fill in the blank: We __________ (go) to the park tomorrow.

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will be going

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Identify the verb tense: 'He is reading a book.'

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Present progressive

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Identify the verb tense: 'They were eating dinner.'

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Past progressive

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Identify the verb tense: 'I will be traveling next week.'

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Future progressive