R_TEST: 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 '-ing' form of the main verb.

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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 with 'was' or 'were' + the '-ing' form of the verb.

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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 with 'am', 'is', or 'are' + the '-ing' form of the verb.

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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 with 'will be' + the '-ing' form of the verb.

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Example of a sentence in past progressive tense.

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I was reading a book when the phone rang.

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Example of a sentence in present progressive tense.

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She is playing soccer right now.

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Example of a sentence in future progressive tense.

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They will be traveling to Canada next summer.

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What is the correct verb phrase for: 'Every student in our class ___________ hard to meet their Lexile goal yesterday.'

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was working.

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Identify the tense: 'Luke was missing his left shoe this morning.'

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Past progressive.

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What is the correct verb phrase for: 'I _______ for something to eat, right NOW!'

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am starving.