Progressive Verb Tenses

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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 is the present progressive tense?

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The present progressive tense describes an action that is currently happening. It is formed using 'am/is/are' + verb-ing. Example: 'She is reading.'

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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 using 'was/were' + verb-ing. Example: 'They were playing.'

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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 using 'will be' + verb-ing. Example: 'I will be studying.'

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Identify the tense: 'Anthony was doing his homework.'

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Past progressive.

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Identify the tense: 'Chris and Alan are thinking of entering the talent show.'

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Present progressive.

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Identify the tense: 'Mrs. Byers will be traveling in the Caribbean.'

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Future progressive.

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What auxiliary verb is used in the present progressive tense?

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Am, is, or are.

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What auxiliary verb is used in the past progressive tense?

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Was or were.

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What auxiliary verb is used in the future progressive tense?

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Will be.