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 Present Progressive?

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Present Progressive describes an action that is happening right now. Example: 'She is reading a book.'

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What is Future Progressive?

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Future Progressive describes an action that will be happening at a future time. Example: 'They will be playing soccer tomorrow.'

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What is Past Progressive?

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Past Progressive describes an action that was happening at a specific time in the past. Example: 'He was watching TV when I called.'

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Identify the tense: 'It is raining in Seattle right now.'

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Present Progressive.

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Identify the tense: 'The twins will be learning how to eat with a spoon soon.'

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Future Progressive.

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Identify the tense: 'All of the balloons were popping!'

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Past Progressive.

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Identify the tense: 'The electrician will be fixing the fan later today.'

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Future Progressive.

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Identify the tense: 'Ray is hopping around the playground.'

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Present Progressive.

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How do you form the Present Progressive tense?

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Use 'am/is/are' + verb ending in -ing.