The progressive tense shows an action that is continuing or in progress β³. It is formed using the verb βto beβ + verb + -ing. πββοΈπΆ
π°οΈ Types of Progressive Tenses:
Present Progressive π
π Shows an action happening right now. Form: am / is / are + verb + -ing β Example:
I am reading a book. π
She is playing football. β½
They are singing a song. π€
Past Progressive β³
π Shows an action that was happening in the past. Form: was / were + verb + -ing β Example:
I was eating lunch. π²
He was drawing a picture. π¨
We were watching TV. πΊ
Future Progressive π
π Shows an action that will be happening in the future. Form: will be + verb + -ing β Example:
I will be studying tomorrow. π
She will be dancing at the party. π
They will be traveling next week. π§³βοΈ
π― Quick Tips:
β¨ Always use -ing form of the verb. β¨ Use the correct helping verb (am, is, are, was, were, will be). β¨ Remember: Progressive = action continuing! π
π Summary:
Present Progressive = happening now β°
Past Progressive = happening before π°οΈ
Future Progressive = will be happening later π
π‘ Memory Trick:
Think of progressive tense as an action that is βin progressβ! π΄ββοΈπββοΈ