Progressive tenses correspond to the simple and perfect tenses. A progressive verb shows that the action of the verb is still in progress. Create this form by using t form (the -ing form) of the main verb. The tense of the verb t


verb is simple present, simple past, simple future, present perfect, past perfect, or future perfect. The Progressive Tenses


Simple Past Progressive tense consists of the past tense of the verb to be, plus the present participle of the main verb.


Simple Present Progressive tense consists of the present tense of the verb to be, plus the present participle of the main verb.


Simple Future Progressive tense consists of the future tense of the verb to be, plus the present participle of the main verb.


We were studying when Steve called.


Janet was working when the fire alarm rang. David was being rude to his supervisor.


We are studying in the library. Janet is working at AT&T. David is being rude to his supervisor.


We will be studying tomorrow night, so we cannot attend the party.


Janet will be working during the concert.


David will be giving his retirement notice when his supervisor arrives.


The Perfect Progressive


Past Perfect Progressive tense consists of the past perfect tense of the verb to be, plus the present participle of the main verb.


Present Perfect Progressive tense consists of the present perfect tense of the verb to be, plus the present participle of the main verb.


Future Perfect Progressive tense consists of the future perfect tense of the verb to be, plus the present participle of the main verb.


We had been studying for six hours.


Janet had been trying to find another job for two months. David had been arriving late for years.


We have been studying for six hours.


Janet has been trying to find another job for two months. David has been arriving late for years.


At 10:00 p.m., we will have been studying for six hours.


Janet will have been trying to find another job for two months next week.


o be followed by the present participle o be indicates whether the progressive


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