Progressive Verb Tense

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What is a progressive verb tense?

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A progressive verb tense indicates an ongoing action that is happening at a specific time.

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What are the three types of progressive verb tenses?

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Present progressive, past progressive, and future progressive.

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How do you form the present progressive tense?

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Use 'am', 'is', or 'are' + the verb ending in -ing (e.g., 'is running').

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How do you form the past progressive tense?

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Use 'was' or 'were' + the verb ending in -ing (e.g., 'was running').

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How do you form the future progressive tense?

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Use 'will be' + the verb ending in -ing (e.g., 'will be running').

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Example of present progressive tense:

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She is reading a book.

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Example of past progressive tense:

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They were playing soccer.

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Example of future progressive tense:

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He will be studying for his exam.

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What is the present progressive tense used for?

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To describe actions that are currently happening.

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What is the past progressive tense used for?

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To describe actions that were ongoing in the past.