Progressive Tense Verbs

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What is a progressive tense verb?

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A progressive tense verb shows an action that is ongoing or in progress. It is formed using a form of 'to be' plus the verb ending in -ing.

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What are the three main forms of progressive tense?

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1. Present Progressive (am/is/are + verb-ing) 2. Past Progressive (was/were + verb-ing) 3. Future Progressive (will be + verb-ing)

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How do you form the present progressive tense?

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Use the present tense of 'to be' (am, is, are) followed by the verb ending in -ing.

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How do you form the past progressive tense?

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Use the past tense of 'to be' (was, were) followed by the verb ending in -ing.

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How do you form the future progressive tense?

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Use 'will be' followed by the verb ending in -ing.

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Example of present progressive tense in a sentence?

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I am reading a book.

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Example of past progressive tense in a sentence?

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She was playing soccer.

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Example of future progressive tense in a sentence?

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They will be traveling to Paris.

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What is the progressive tense phrase in the sentence: 'The children are playing outside.'?

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are playing

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What is the progressive tense phrase in the sentence: 'He was studying for the test.'?

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was studying