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 present progressive tense?

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The present progressive tense describes actions that are currently happening. It is formed with 'am', 'is', or 'are' + 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 with 'will be' + verb-ing.

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Fill in the blank: They _________ very nicely. (present progressive) (sing)

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are singing

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Fill in the blank: Aunt Tamay _________ fun activities for James. (future progressive) (plan)

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will be planning

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Fill in the blank: My mom ______ baking cookies. (present progressive)

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is

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Fill in the blank: I ________ doing my English homework tonight. (future progressive)

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will be

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Fill in the blank: I ___________ for my test tomorrow. (present progressive) (study)

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am studying

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What is the structure of a present progressive sentence?

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Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing.

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What is the structure of a future progressive sentence?

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Subject + will be + verb-ing.