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 a verb.

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What is the structure of the past progressive tense?

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The past progressive tense is formed using 'was' or 'were' + the '-ing' form of the verb.

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Give an example of a sentence in the past progressive tense.

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I was reading a book when the phone rang.

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What is the structure of the present progressive tense?

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The present progressive tense is formed using 'am', 'is', or 'are' + the '-ing' form of the verb.

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Give an example of a sentence in the present progressive tense.

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She is playing soccer right now.

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What is the structure of the future progressive tense?

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The future progressive tense is formed using 'will be' + the '-ing' form of the verb.

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Give an example of a sentence in the future progressive tense.

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They will be traveling to Paris next summer.

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What is the difference between 'was' and 'were' in past progressive?

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'Was' is used with singular subjects, while 'were' is used with plural subjects.

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How do you form a negative sentence in the present progressive?

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Add 'not' after 'am', 'is', or 'are'. For example, 'She is not studying.'

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What is the role of the verb 'to be' in progressive tenses?

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The verb 'to be' helps to indicate the ongoing nature of the action.